CVE-2002-1058: Directory traversal vulnerability in splashAdmin.php for Cobalt Qube 3.0 allows local users and remote attacke

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1058 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting qube. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in splashAdmin.php for Cobalt Qube 3.0 allows local users and remote attackers, to gain privileges as the Qube Admin via .. (dot dot) sequences in the sessionId cookie that point to an alternate session file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cobalt

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

cobalt qube DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison qube sudo apt install qube=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold qube

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

dnf --showduplicates list qube sudo dnf downgrade qube-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add qube

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: Cobalt Qube 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

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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-2002-1058?

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

Is CVE-2002-1058 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1058 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-2002-1058 affect?

CVE-2002-1058 affects qube. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in splashAdmin.php for Cobalt Qube 3.0 allows local users and remote attackers, to gain privileges as the Qube Admin via .. (dot dot) sequences in the sessionId cookie that point to an alternate session fil

How urgent is CVE-2002-1058?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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