CVE-2002-2413: WebSite Pro 3.1.11.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to read script source code for files with extensions g

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2413 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting website pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebSite Pro 3.1.11.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to read script source code for files with extensions greater than 3 characters via a URL request that uses the equivalent 8.3 file name.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deerfield

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

deerfield website pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy website-pro || rpm -q website-pro || website-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison website-pro sudo apt install website-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold website-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list website-pro sudo dnf downgrade website-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add website-pro

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-2002-2413?

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

Is CVE-2002-2413 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2413 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-2002-2413 affect?

CVE-2002-2413 affects website pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). WebSite Pro 3.1.11.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to read script source code for files with extensions greater than 3 characters via a URL request that uses the equivalent 8.3 file name.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2413?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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