CVE-2002-1451: Blazix before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read source code of JSP scripts or list restricted web director

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1451 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting blazix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Blazix before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read source code of JSP scripts or list restricted web directories via an HTTP request that ends in a (1) "+" or (2) "\" (backslash) character.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: desiderata software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

desiderata software blazix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2 · 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blazix sudo apt install blazix=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold blazix

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

dnf --showduplicates list blazix sudo dnf downgrade blazix-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add blazix

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: Blazix 1.2 - Password Protected Directory Information Disclosure
Exploit-DB: Blazix 1.2 - Special Character Handling Server Side Script Information Disclosure

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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-2002-1451?

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

Is CVE-2002-1451 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1451 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-2002-1451 affect?

CVE-2002-1451 affects blazix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Blazix before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read source code of JSP scripts or list restricted web directories via an HTTP request that ends in a (1) "+" or (2) "\" (backslash) character.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1451?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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