CVE-2002-0683: Directory traversal vulnerability in Carello 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute programs on the server via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0683 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting carello. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Carello 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute programs on the server via a .. (dot dot) in the VBEXE parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pacific software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-23 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pacific software carello DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison carello sudo apt install carello=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold carello

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

dnf --showduplicates list carello sudo dnf downgrade carello-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add carello

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-2002-0683?

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

Is CVE-2002-0683 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0683 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-2002-0683 affect?

CVE-2002-0683 affects carello. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Carello 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute programs on the server via a .. (dot dot) in the VBEXE parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0683?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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