CVE-2002-1546: BRS WebWeaver Web Server 1.01 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for files and directories

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1546 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webweaver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BRS WebWeaver Web Server 1.01 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for files and directories via an HTTP request containing a "/./" sequence.

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-03-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brs webweaver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webweaver sudo apt install webweaver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold webweaver

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

dnf --showduplicates list webweaver sudo dnf downgrade webweaver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webweaver

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-2002-1546?

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

Is CVE-2002-1546 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1546 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-2002-1546 affect?

CVE-2002-1546 affects webweaver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). BRS WebWeaver Web Server 1.01 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for files and directories via an HTTP request containing a "/./" sequence.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1546?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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