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CVE-2002-1178 is a legacy Jetty CGIServlet flaw. If an exposed cgi-bin endpoint runs on Jetty before 4.1.0, a remote attacker could use directory traversal input to reach unintended CGI paths and execute arbitrary commands. The business risk is highest for forgotten legacy Jetty services still reachable over HTTP. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Jetty deployments before 4.1.0 where CGIServlet and a cgi-bin route are enabled and reachable by untrusted users. Modern Jetty deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing legacy Jetty CGI service. The vulnerability is old, but the potential impact is command execution, and forgotten CGI endpoints often sit outside normal modernization work. Mitigation focus: Inventory Jetty services and identify any version before 4.1.0.; Disable CGIServlet and cgi-bin exposure where CGI is not required.; Upgrade affected Jetty deployments to 4.1.0 or later per vendor guidance..
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