How severe is CVE-2002-0579?

CVE-2002-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0579?

CVE-2002-0579 affects Workforceroi Xpede. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0579?

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-2002-0579 published?

CVE-2002-0579 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0579

CVE-2002-0579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Workforceroi Xpede with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Workforceroi Xpede
Published: 2002-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP request to the /admin/adminproc.asp script, which does not prompt for a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0579?: WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP request to the /admin/adminproc.asp script, which does not prompt for a password.
How severe is CVE-2002-0579?: CVE-2002-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0579?: CVE-2002-0579 affects Workforceroi Xpede. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0579?: 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-2002-0579 published?: CVE-2002-0579 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:workforceroi:xpede:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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