CVE-2002-1986

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Perception LiteServe 2.0 through 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of CGI scripts via an HTTP request with a trailing dot (".").

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 87.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0074.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10635.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6188
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0074.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10635.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6188

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-22020✓ verified
First seen Nov 14, 2002
Perception LiteServe 2.0 - CGI Source Disclosure
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1986?

CVE-2002-1986 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. Perception LiteServe 2.0 through 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of CGI scripts via an HTTP request with a trailing dot (".").

When was CVE-2002-1986 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1986 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2002-1986 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1986 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 87.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1986?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1986, 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-2002-1986

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