CVE-2002-1504: Directory traversal vulnerability in WebServer 4 Everyone 1.22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1504 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webserver 4 everyone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in WebServer 4 Everyone 1.22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a URL.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: radiobird software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

radiobird software webserver 4 everyone DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webserver-4-everyone || rpm -q webserver-4-everyone || webserver-4-everyone --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webserver-4-everyone sudo apt install webserver-4-everyone=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo apt-mark hold webserver-4-everyone

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

dnf --showduplicates list webserver-4-everyone sudo dnf downgrade webserver-4-everyone-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo dnf versionlock add webserver-4-everyone

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-2002-1504?

webserver 4 everyone: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1504 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1504 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-2002-1504 affect?

CVE-2002-1504 affects webserver 4 everyone. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in WebServer 4 Everyone 1.22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1504?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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