HIGH
CVE-2002-0223
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 16, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a filename that contains an accepted extension, but ends in a different extension.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-0223 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
infopop1 product(s)
ultimate bulletin board
wired_community_software1 product(s)
wwwthreads
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253172Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8022.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253172Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8022.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-0223
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-0223 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.