CVE-2002-1390: The daemon for GeneWeb before 4.09 does not properly handle requested paths, which allows remote attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1390 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting geneweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The daemon for GeneWeb before 4.09 does not properly handle requested paths, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geneweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-01-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geneweb geneweb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.05 · 4.06 · 4.07 · 4.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.05

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geneweb sudo apt install geneweb=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.05> sudo apt-mark hold geneweb

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

dnf --showduplicates list geneweb sudo dnf downgrade geneweb-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.05> sudo dnf versionlock add geneweb

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-2002-1390?

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

Is CVE-2002-1390 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1390 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-2002-1390 affect?

CVE-2002-1390 affects geneweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The daemon for GeneWeb before 4.09 does not properly handle requested paths, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1390?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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