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CVE-2002-1031

5.0 · MEDIUM

KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to list directories and read restricted files via an HTTP request containing a %00 (null) character.

Published Oct 4, 2002key_focusEPSS 8.04%

Overview

CVE-2002-1031 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting key_focus kf_web_server. It was published on October 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to list directories and read restricted files via an HTTP request containing a %00 (null) character.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from key_focus. Update kf_web_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0007.htmlRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281102Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9500.phpRefwww.keyfocus.net/kfws/support/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5177Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0007.htmlRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281102Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9500.phpRefwww.keyfocus.net/kfws/support/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5177

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1031?

CVE-2002-1031 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting key_focus kf_web_server. It was published on October 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1031?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1031?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from key_focus. Update kf_web_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1031?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1031 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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