CVE-2002-2268

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Dec/0013.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6R0030A6AY.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6289
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10727
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Dec/0013.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6R0030A6AY.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6289
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10727

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16970✓ verified
First seen Aug 3, 2011
Kolibri HTTP Server 2.0 - HEAD Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/kolibri_http✓ verified
First seen Dec 26, 2010
Kolibri HTTP Server HEAD Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-16802✓ verified
First seen Nov 3, 2010
Webster HTTP Server - GET Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/webster_http✓ verified
First seen Dec 2, 2002
Webster HTTP Server GET Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-2268?

CVE-2002-2268 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. Buffer overflow in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

When was CVE-2002-2268 disclosed?

CVE-2002-2268 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-2002-2268 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-2268 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-2268?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-2268, 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-2002-2268

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