PatchTheCVECVE-2002-0434: Marcus S
CVE-2002-0434 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting directory.php. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Marcus S. Xenakis directory.php script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.4% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-07-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2002-0434?
directory.php: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-0434 being exploited?
CVE-2002-0434 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-2002-0434 affect?
CVE-2002-0434 affects directory.php. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Marcus S. Xenakis directory.php script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2002-0434?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity