CVE-2002-2353: tftpd32 2.50 and 2.50.2 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via a full pathname in GET an

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2353 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting tftpd32. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tftpd32 2.50 and 2.50.2 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via a full pathname in GET and PUT requests.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tftpd32

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tftpd32 tftpd32 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.50 · 2.50.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.50

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tftpd32 || rpm -q tftpd32 || tftpd32 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.50 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tftpd32 sudo apt install tftpd32=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.50> sudo apt-mark hold tftpd32

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

dnf --showduplicates list tftpd32 sudo dnf downgrade tftpd32-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.50> sudo dnf versionlock add tftpd32

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TFTPD32 2.50 - Arbitrary File Download/Upload

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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-2002-2353?

tftpd32: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2353 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2353 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-2002-2353 affect?

CVE-2002-2353 affects tftpd32. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). tftpd32 2.50 and 2.50.2 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via a full pathname in GET and PUT requests.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2353?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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