Apache Tomcat may be started without proper security settings if errors are encountered while reading the web.xml file, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
CVE-2002-0493
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 4%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 88.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 12, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (12)
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101709002410365&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://www.apachelabs.org/tomcat-dev/200108.mbox/%3C20010810000819.6350.qmail%40icarus.apache.org%3E
- cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9863.php
- cve@mitrehttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- cve@mitrehttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- cve@mitrehttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101709002410365&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.apachelabs.org/tomcat-dev/200108.mbox/%3C20010810000819.6350.qmail%40icarus.apache.org%3E
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9863.php
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | — | 4.0b7 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2002-0493?
CVE-2002-0493 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Apache Tomcat may be started without proper security settings if errors are encountered while reading the web.xml file, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
When was CVE-2002-0493 disclosed?
CVE-2002-0493 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2002-0493 actively exploited?
CVE-2002-0493 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2002-0493?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0493, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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