MEDIUM
CVE-2002-0418
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 12, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the com.endymion.sake.servlet.mail.MailServlet servlet for Endymion SakeMail 1.0.36 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a null character in the param_name parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-0418 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
endymion1 product(s)
sake mail
Source: NVD CPE · 15 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/1/259730Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8358.phpVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4223Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/259730Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8358.phpVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4223Exploit · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-0418
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-0418 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.