CVE-2002-0543

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in Aprelium Abyss Web Server (abyssws) before 1.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to read files outside the web root, including the abyss.conf file, via URL-encoded .. (dot dot) sequences in the HTTP request.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 3, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0110.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.aprelium.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8805.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4466
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0110.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.aprelium.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8805.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4466

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21367✓ verified
First seen Apr 7, 2002
Abyss Web Server 1.0 - File Disclosure
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0543?

CVE-2002-0543 is a none vulnerability published on July 3, 2002. Directory traversal vulnerability in Aprelium Abyss Web Server (abyssws) before 1.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to read files outside the web root, including the abyss.conf file, via URL-encoded .. (dot dot) sequences in the HTTP request.

When was CVE-2002-0543 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0543 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 3, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0543 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0543 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0543?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0543, 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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CVE-2002-0543

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