MEDIUM
CVE-2002-1344
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 18, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in wget before 1.8.2-4 allows a remote FTP server to create or overwrite files as the wget user via filenames containing (1) /absolute/path or (2) .. (dot dot) sequences.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-1344 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (34)
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/210148US Government Resource
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-229.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6352Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-1344
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 18, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-1344 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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