CVE-2002-0323: comment2.jse in ScriptEase:WebServer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0323?

scriptease webserver: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0323 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0323 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0323 affect?

CVE-2002-0323 affects scriptease webserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). comment2.jse in ScriptEase:WebServer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file as an argument in the URL.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0323?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0323 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting scriptease webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

comment2.jse in ScriptEase:WebServer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file as an argument in the URL.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nombas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-06-25 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nombas scriptease webserver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade scriptease-webserver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade scriptease-webserver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0323?

scriptease webserver: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0323 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0323 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-2002-0323 affect?

CVE-2002-0323 affects scriptease webserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). comment2.jse in ScriptEase:WebServer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file as an argument in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0323?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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