The default installation of Apache Tomcat 4.0 through 4.1 and 3.0 through 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path and other sensitive system information via the (1) SnoopServlet or (2) TroubleShooter example servlets.
CVE-2002-2006
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
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
- 98.0%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 31, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (22)
- cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0311.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30899
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30908
- cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1
- cve@mitrehttp://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8932.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4575
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1979/references
- 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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0311.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/30899
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/30908
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | — | 3.3a | — |
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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-21412✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 23, 2002
Apache Tomcat 4.0/4.1 - Servlet Full Path Disclosure
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