CVE-2002-1956: ROX Filer 1.1.9 and 1.2 is installed with world writable permissions, which allows local users to write to arb

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1956 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting filer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ROX Filer 1.1.9 and 1.2 is installed with world writable permissions, which allows local users to write to arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rox filer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.9 · 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filer sudo apt install filer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.9> sudo apt-mark hold filer

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

dnf --showduplicates list filer sudo dnf downgrade filer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add filer

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-2002-1956?

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

Is CVE-2002-1956 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1956 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-2002-1956 affect?

CVE-2002-1956 affects filer. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). ROX Filer 1.1.9 and 1.2 is installed with world writable permissions, which allows local users to write to arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1956?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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