CVE-2002-0654
MediumPublic exploitApache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the server via (1) a request for a .var file, which leaks the pathname in the resulting error message, or (2) via an error message that occurs when a script (child…
Published Sep 5, 2002 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-0654
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0654 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), apache2 (debian), rootio-apache2.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache2 2.0.40, rootio-apache2 2.0.40.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
59%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Apache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the server via (1) a request for a .var file, which leaks the pathname in the resulting error message, or (2) via an error message that occurs when a script (child process) cannot be invoked.
Affected Products
25 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | 2.0, 2.0.28, 2.0.28-beta, 2.0.32, 2.0.32-beta, 2.0.34-beta, 2.0.35, 2.0.36 | n/a |
| apache2debian | See advisory | 2.0.40 |
| rootio-apache2rootio | See advisory | 2.0.40 |
Patched Releases
apache2
2.0.40
rootio-apache2
2.0.40
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 5, 2002
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2002-0654
- advisoryhttp://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.0
- exploitExploitDB-21719
- other20020816 Apache 2.0.39 directory traversal and path disclosure bug
- other[httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the server via (1) a request for a .var file, which leaks the pathname in the resulting error message, or (2) via an error message that occurs when a script (child process) cannot be invoked.
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions 2.0, 2.0.28, 2.0.28-beta, 2.0.32, 2.0.32-beta, 2.0.34-beta, 2.0.35, 2.0.36; apache2 (debian); rootio-apache2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including apache2 2.0.40, rootio-apache2 2.0.40.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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