How severe is CVE-2002-0225?

CVE-2002-0225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0225?

CVE-2002-0225 affects Cisco Tacacs+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0225?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0225 published?

CVE-2002-0225 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0225

CVE-2002-0225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Tacacs+ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Tacacs+
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

tac_plus Tacacs+ daemon F4.0.4.alpha, originally maintained by Cisco, creates files from the accounting directive with world-readable and writable permissions, which allows local users to access and modify sensitive files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0225?: tac_plus Tacacs+ daemon F4.0.4.alpha, originally maintained by Cisco, creates files from the accounting directive with world-readable and writable permissions, which allows local users to access and modify sensitive files.
How severe is CVE-2002-0225?: CVE-2002-0225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0225?: CVE-2002-0225 affects Cisco Tacacs+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0225 published?: CVE-2002-0225 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:tacacs\+:f4.0.4alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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