CVE-2002-0282: DCP-Portal 3.7 through 4.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path of the server via (1) a direct

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0282 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dcp-portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DCP-Portal 3.7 through 4.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path of the server via (1) a direct request to add_user.php, or via an invalid new_language parameter in (2) contents.php, (3) categories.php, or (4) files.php, which leaks the path in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codeworx technologies

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-31 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codeworx technologies dcp-portal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7 · 4.0 · 4.1 · 4.2 · 4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dcp-portal || rpm -q dcp-portal || dcp-portal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dcp-portal sudo apt install dcp-portal=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7> sudo apt-mark hold dcp-portal

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dcp-portal sudo dnf downgrade dcp-portal-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add dcp-portal

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0282?

dcp-portal: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0282 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0282 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0282 affect?

CVE-2002-0282 affects dcp-portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). DCP-Portal 3.7 through 4.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path of the server via (1) a direct request to add_user.php, or via an invalid new_language parameter in (2) contents.php, (3) categories.php, or (4) files.php, which

How urgent is CVE-2002-0282?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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