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CVE-2002-2009

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.

Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
31 Dec 2002
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
7.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 94% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache TomcatServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:tomcat
  • Version 4.0.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-2009
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-2009