How severe is CVE-2002-0293?

CVE-2002-0293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0293?

CVE-2002-0293 affects Alcatel-lucent Omnipcx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0293?

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

When was CVE-2002-0293 published?

CVE-2002-0293 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0293

CVE-2002-0293 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alcatel-lucent Omnipcx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alcatel-lucent Omnipcx
Published: 2002-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FTP service in Alcatel OmniPCX 4400 allows the "halt" user to gain root privileges by modifying root's .profile file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0293?: FTP service in Alcatel OmniPCX 4400 allows the "halt" user to gain root privileges by modifying root's .profile file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0293?: CVE-2002-0293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0293?: CVE-2002-0293 affects Alcatel-lucent Omnipcx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0293 published?: CVE-2002-0293 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alcatel-lucent:omnipcx:4400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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