Is CVE-2002-2288 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-2288, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-2288 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-2288 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-2288?

CVE-2002-2288 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2002-2288

CWE-200Published: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Mambo Site Server 4.0.11 allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path of the server via an HTTP request to index.php with a parameter that does not exist, which causes the path to be leaked in an error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2288 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-2002-2288. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.