CVE-2002-1562

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in thttpd, when using virtual hosting, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the Host: header.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 83.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 12, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000777
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=103609565110472&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://news.php.net/article.php?group=php.cvs&article=15698
cve@mitrehttps://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-396
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000777
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=103609565110472&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://news.php.net/article.php?group=php.cvs&article=15698
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-396

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1562?

CVE-2002-1562 is a none vulnerability published on May 12, 2003. Directory traversal vulnerability in thttpd, when using virtual hosting, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the Host: header.

When was CVE-2002-1562 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1562 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 12, 2003, 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-2002-1562 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1562 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 83.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1562?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1562, 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-2002-1562

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