CVE-2002-1010: Lotus Domino R4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files in the web root via an HTTP re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1010?

domino r4: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1010 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1010 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-1010 affect?

CVE-2002-1010 affects domino r4. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Lotus Domino R4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files in the web root via an HTTP request appended with a "?" character, which is treated as a wildcard character and bypasses the web handlers.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1010 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting domino r4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lotus Domino R4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files in the web root via an HTTP request appended with a "?" character, which is treated as a wildcard character and bypasses the web handlers.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lotus

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

lotus domino r4 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy domino-r4 || rpm -q domino-r4 || domino-r4 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade domino-r4

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade domino-r4

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1010?

domino r4: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1010 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1010 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-2002-1010 affect?

CVE-2002-1010 affects domino r4. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Lotus Domino R4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files in the web root via an HTTP request appended with a "?" character, which is treated as a wildcard character and bypasses the web handlers.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1010?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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