CVE-2002-0708: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0708 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting superscout web filter, web filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing ... (triple dot) sequences.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: surfcontrol

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

surfcontrol superscout web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy superscout-web-filter || rpm -q superscout-web-filter || superscout-web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison superscout-web-filter sudo apt install superscout-web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold superscout-web-filter

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

dnf --showduplicates list superscout-web-filter sudo dnf downgrade superscout-web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add superscout-web-filter

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.

surfcontrol web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-filter || rpm -q web-filter || web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-filter sudo apt install web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-filter

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-filter sudo dnf downgrade web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-filter

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.

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: SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter for Windows 2000 - 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-2002-0708?

superscout web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0708 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0708 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-2002-0708 affect?

CVE-2002-0708 affects superscout web filter, web filter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing ... (triple dot) sequences.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0708?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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