CVE-2002-0343

CVE-2002-0343 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hotline Communications Hotline Connect 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

Description

Hotline Client 1.8.5 stores sensitive user information, including passwords, in plaintext in the bookmarks file, which could allow local users with access to the bookmarks file to gain privileges by extracting the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0343?
Hotline Client 1.8.5 stores sensitive user information, including passwords, in plaintext in the bookmarks file, which could allow local users with access to the bookmarks file to gain privileges by extracting the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2002-0343?
CVE-2002-0343 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0343 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0343?
CVE-2002-0343 affects Hotline Communications Hotline Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0343?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0343 published?
CVE-2002-0343 was published on 2002-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)