HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-1042
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CVE-2002-1042

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 4, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in search engine for iPlanet web server 6.0 SP2 and 4.1 SP9, and Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6, when running on Windows platforms, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in the NS-query-pat parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1042 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-1042. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

netscape1 product(s)
enterprise server
sun3 product(s)
iplanet web serverone application serverone web server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.php
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191
PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.php
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191

All References (6)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0085.html
→
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0085.html
→
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-1042
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 4, 2002

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2002-1042 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.
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