How severe is CVE-2002-0544?

CVE-2002-0544 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0544?

CVE-2002-0544 affects Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0544?

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-2002-0544 published?

CVE-2002-0544 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0544

CVE-2002-0544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server 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% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server
Published: 2002-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Aprelium Abyss Web Server (abyssws) before 1.0.3 stores the administrative console password in plaintext in the abyss.conf file, which allows local users with access to the file to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0544?: Aprelium Abyss Web Server (abyssws) before 1.0.3 stores the administrative console password in plaintext in the abyss.conf file, which allows local users with access to the file to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0544?: CVE-2002-0544 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0544?: CVE-2002-0544 affects Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0544?: 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-2002-0544 published?: CVE-2002-0544 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aprelium_technologies:abyss_web_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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