CVE-2002-2009: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2009: Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the web root path via HTTP requests for JSP files pre...

Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the web root path via HTTP requests for JSP files preceded by (1) +/, (2) >/, (3) </, and (4) %20/, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Tomcat issue can reveal the server’s web root path through crafted requests for JSP files. It does not show code execution or data theft by itself, but exposed filesystem paths can help attackers refine later attacks against legacy systems. Likely exposure is limited to very old Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 deployments that still serve JSP content and return verbose error messages to remote users. Modern Tomcat deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied bundle. Low urgency unless Tomcat 4.0.1 remains in production. Prioritize discovery and retirement of legacy Tomcat assets, especially internet-facing systems, because unsupported middleware often carries broader accumulated risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory internet-facing and internal Tomcat 4.x systems.; Retire or upgrade any Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 deployment.; Review Apache Tomcat 4.x security guidance for vendor-confirmed remediation..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 14, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
tomcat-jsp-path-disclosure(42915)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
[tomcat-dev] 20190319 svn commit: r1855831 [21/30] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
[tomcat-dev] 20190325 svn commit: r1856174 [19/29] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
[tomcat-dev] 20200213 svn commit: r1873980 [24/34] - /tomcat/site/trunk/docs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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