CVE-2002-2007Tomcat Vulnerability
The default installations of Apache Tomcat 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive system information such as directory listings and web root path, via erroneous HTTP requests for Java Server Pages (JSP) in the (1) test/jsp, (2) samples/jsp and (3)…
Published Dec 31, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2002-2007 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Tomcat (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
5
Reports of active use
Description
The default installations of Apache Tomcat 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive system information such as directory listings and web root path, via erroneous HTTP requests for Java Server Pages (JSP) in the (1) test/jsp, (2) samples/jsp and (3) examples/jsp directories, or the (4) test/realPath.jsp servlet, which leaks pathnames in error messages.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TomcatApache | 3.2.3, 3.2.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploit20020529 Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat v3.23 & v3.24
- exploit20020529 Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat v3.23 & v3.24 (part 2)
- exploitExploitDB-21490
- exploitExploitDB-21491
- exploitExploitDB-21492
FAQ
Common Questions.
The default installations of Apache Tomcat 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive system information such as directory listings and web root path, via erroneous HTTP requests for Java Server Pages (JSP) in the (1) test/jsp, (2) samples/jsp and (3) examples/jsp directories, or the (4) test/realPath…
Affected: Tomcat (Apache) versions 3.2.3, 3.2.4. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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