CVE-2002-2269: Directory traversal vulnerability in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a

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HIGH 9.4MITIGATE

CVE-2002-2269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.4) affecting webster http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.4 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webster

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

webster webster http server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webster-http-server || rpm -q webster-http-server || webster-http-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2002-2269?

webster http server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2269 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2269 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-2002-2269 affect?

CVE-2002-2269 affects webster http server. Severity is high (CVSS 9.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2269?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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CVE-2002-2273 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary we
CVE-2002-2268 HIGH 9.4 MITIGATE Buffer overflow in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

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