CVE-2002-2389: TheServer 1.74 web server stores server.ini under the web document root with insufficient access control, whic

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting the server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TheServer 1.74 web server stores server.ini under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext passwords and gain access to server log files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fastlink software

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

fastlink software the server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.74

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.74

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-server || rpm -q the-server || the-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.74 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-server sudo apt install the-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.74> sudo apt-mark hold the-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-server sudo dnf downgrade the-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.74> sudo dnf versionlock add the-server

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-2002-2389?

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

Is CVE-2002-2389 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2389 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-2002-2389 affect?

CVE-2002-2389 affects the server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). TheServer 1.74 web server stores server.ini under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext passwords and gain access to server log files.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2389?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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