CVE-2002-0288: Directory traversal vulnerability in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files vi

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phusion webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot dot) in the HTTP request.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bbshareware.com

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

bbshareware.com phusion webserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phusion-webserver || rpm -q phusion-webserver || phusion-webserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phusion-webserver sudo apt install phusion-webserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold phusion-webserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list phusion-webserver sudo dnf downgrade phusion-webserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phusion-webserver

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Phusion WebServer 1.0 - Directory Traversal (1)
Exploit-DB: Phusion WebServer 1.0 - Directory Traversal (2)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0288?

phusion webserver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0288 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0288 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-2002-0288 affect?

CVE-2002-0288 affects phusion webserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot dot) in the HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0288?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0289 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arb

References

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