CVE-2002-1449: eUpload 1.0 stores the password.txt password file in plaintext under the web document root, which allows remot

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eupload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

eUpload 1.0 stores the password.txt password file in plaintext under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by reading password.txt.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frederic tyndiuk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-31 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frederic tyndiuk eupload DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison eupload sudo apt install eupload=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold eupload

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

dnf --showduplicates list eupload sudo dnf downgrade eupload-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add eupload

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.

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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-2002-1449?

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

Is CVE-2002-1449 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1449 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-2002-1449 affect?

CVE-2002-1449 affects eupload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). eUpload 1.0 stores the password.txt password file in plaintext under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by reading password.txt.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1449?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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