CVE-2002-0998: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0998: Directory traversal vulnerability in cafenews.php for CARE 2002 before beta 1.0.02 allows remote attackers...

Directory traversal vulnerability in cafenews.php for CARE 2002 before beta 1.0.02 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and null characters in the lang parameter, which is processed by a call to the include function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-0998 is an old CARE 2002 web application flaw that could let an unauthenticated remote user read files from the server. Business risk depends on whether any legacy CARE 2002 instance remains internet-accessible or internally reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy CARE 2002 deployments before beta 1.0.02 where cafenews.php remains reachable. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, modern package names, or deployment prevalence. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. Prioritize rapid inventory and removal from reachable environments rather than broad emergency response absent evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any remaining CARE 2002 deployments.; Upgrade CARE 2002 versions before beta 1.0.02, if vendor guidance supports that path.; Restrict network access to legacy CARE 2002 systems pending removal or upgrade..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 31, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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