CVE-2002-2095: Joe Testa hellbent 01 webserver allows attackers to read files that are specified in the hellbent.prefs file b

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2095 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting hellbent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Joe Testa hellbent 01 webserver allows attackers to read files that are specified in the hellbent.prefs file by creating a file with a similar name in the web root, as demonstrated using (1) index.webroot and (2) index.ipallow.

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joe testa

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

joe testa hellbent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hellbent sudo apt install hellbent=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold hellbent

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

dnf --showduplicates list hellbent sudo dnf downgrade hellbent-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add hellbent

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-2002-2095?

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

Is CVE-2002-2095 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2095 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-2002-2095 affect?

CVE-2002-2095 affects hellbent. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Joe Testa hellbent 01 webserver allows attackers to read files that are specified in the hellbent.prefs file by creating a file with a similar name in the web root, as demonstrated using (1) index.webroot and (2) index.ipallow.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2095?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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