How severe is CVE-2002-0137?

CVE-2002-0137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0137?

CVE-2002-0137 primarily affects Andreas Mueller Cdrdao. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0137?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0137 published?

CVE-2002-0137 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0137

CVE-2002-0137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andreas Mueller Cdrdao with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Andreas Mueller Cdrdao
Published: 2002-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrdao configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0137?: CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrdao configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0137?: CVE-2002-0137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0137?: CVE-2002-0137 primarily affects Andreas Mueller Cdrdao. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0137 published?: CVE-2002-0137 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:andreas_mueller:cdrdao:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:andreas_mueller:cdrdao:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2002-0138 — Low (CVSS 2.1): CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the show-data command.

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