CVE-2002-1065: Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, does not restrict the number of unsuccessfu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1065 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jana web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, does not restrict the number of unsuccessful login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force username and password guessing.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: t. hauck

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

t. hauck jana web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.45 · 1.46 · 2.0 · 2.0_beta1 · 2.0_beta2 · 2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jana-web-server || rpm -q jana-web-server || jana-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jana-web-server sudo apt install jana-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold jana-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list jana-web-server sudo dnf downgrade jana-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jana-web-server

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-1065?

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

Is CVE-2002-1065 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1065 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-2002-1065 affect?

CVE-2002-1065 affects jana web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, does not restrict the number of unsuccessful login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force username and password guessing.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1065?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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