How severe is CVE-2002-0259?

CVE-2002-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0259 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0259?

CVE-2002-0259 affects Instantservers Inc. Miniportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0259?

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

When was CVE-2002-0259 published?

CVE-2002-0259 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0259

CVE-2002-0259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Instantservers Inc. Miniportal 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Instantservers Inc. Miniportal
Published: 2002-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

InstantServers MiniPortal 1.1.5 and earlier stores sensitive login and account data in plaintext in (1) .pwd files in the miniportal/apache directory, or (2) mplog.txt, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0259?: InstantServers MiniPortal 1.1.5 and earlier stores sensitive login and account data in plaintext in (1) .pwd files in the miniportal/apache directory, or (2) mplog.txt, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0259?: CVE-2002-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0259?: CVE-2002-0259 affects Instantservers Inc. Miniportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0259 published?: CVE-2002-0259 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:instantservers_inc.:miniportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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