CVE-2002-0946: Directory traversal vulnerability in SeaNox Devwex before 1.2002.0601 allows remote attackers to read arbitrar

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0946 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting devwex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SeaNox Devwex before 1.2002.0601 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.

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	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seanox

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

seanox devwex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2002-05-20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2002-05-20

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2002-05-20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devwex sudo apt install devwex=<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-05-20> sudo apt-mark hold devwex

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

dnf --showduplicates list devwex sudo dnf downgrade devwex-<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-05-20> sudo dnf versionlock add devwex

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: Seanox DevWex Windows Binary 1.2002.520 - 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-2002-0946?

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

Is CVE-2002-0946 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0946 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-2002-0946 affect?

CVE-2002-0946 affects devwex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in SeaNox Devwex before 1.2002.0601 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0946?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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