CVE-2002-0611: Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....//

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MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2002-0611 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting fileseek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....// (modified dot dot) in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters, which are not properly filtered.

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	8.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: craig patchett

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-06-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

craig patchett fileseek MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fileseek || rpm -q fileseek || fileseek --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: FileSeek - CGI Script File Disclosure

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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-2002-0611?

fileseek: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0611 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0611 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-2002-0611 affect?

CVE-2002-0611 affects fileseek. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ....// (modified dot dot) in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters, which are not properly filtered.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0611?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0612 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) head or

References

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