CVE-2002-0449: Buffer overflow in webpsvc.exe for Talentsoft Web+ 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting web\+ server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in webpsvc.exe for Talentsoft Web+ 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to webplus.exe program, which triggers the overflow in webpsvc.exe.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: talentsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-26 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

talentsoft web\+ server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6 · 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web+-server || rpm -q web+-server || web+-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web+-server sudo apt install web+-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo apt-mark hold web+-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list web+-server sudo dnf downgrade web+-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo dnf versionlock add web+-server

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-2002-0449?

web\+ server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0449 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0449 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-2002-0449 affect?

CVE-2002-0449 affects web\+ server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in webpsvc.exe for Talentsoft Web+ 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to webplus.exe program, which triggers the overflow in webpsvc.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0449?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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