CVE-2002-1238: Peter Sandvik's Simple Web Server 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions f...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old web-server flaw that can let a remote user bypass file access restrictions by changing the shape of a URL path. If the legacy Simple Web Server is still exposed, restricted files may be reachable without the intended controls. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Peter Sandvik's Simple Web Server 0.5.1 or earlier and reachable over HTTP. Organizations not running this specific server are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize rapid identification and retirement if the affected server exists, especially on internet-facing hosts or systems storing sensitive files. Mitigation focus: Inventory externally and internally reachable web servers for this legacy product.; Remove or replace Simple Web Server 0.5.1 and earlier where found.; Check original vendor or archive guidance for any named fixed version..

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

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