CVE-2002-0897: LocalWEB2000 2.1.0 web server allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for restricted files via a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0897 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting localweb2000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LocalWEB2000 2.1.0 web server allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for restricted files via a URL that contains the "/./" directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intranet-server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intranet-server localweb2000 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.0_standard_version

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.0_standard_version

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy localweb2000 || rpm -q localweb2000 || localweb2000 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.0_standard_version (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison localweb2000 sudo apt install localweb2000=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0_standard_version> sudo apt-mark hold localweb2000

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

dnf --showduplicates list localweb2000 sudo dnf downgrade localweb2000-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0_standard_version> sudo dnf versionlock add localweb2000

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: LocalWEB2000 2.1.0 Standard - 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-2002-0897?

localweb2000: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0897 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0897 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-2002-0897 affect?

CVE-2002-0897 affects localweb2000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). LocalWEB2000 2.1.0 web server allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for restricted files via a URL that contains the "/./" directory.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0897?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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