How severe is CVE-2002-0588?

CVE-2002-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0588?

CVE-2002-0588 primarily affects Steve Korbett Pvote. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0588?

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

When was CVE-2002-0588 published?

CVE-2002-0588 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0588

CVE-2002-0588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Steve Korbett Pvote with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Steve Korbett Pvote
Published: 2002-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PVote before 1.9 does not authenticate users for restricted operations, which allows remote attackers to add or delete polls by modifying parameters to (1) add.php or (2) del.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0588?: PVote before 1.9 does not authenticate users for restricted operations, which allows remote attackers to add or delete polls by modifying parameters to (1) add.php or (2) del.php.
How severe is CVE-2002-0588?: CVE-2002-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0588?: CVE-2002-0588 primarily affects Steve Korbett Pvote. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0588 published?: CVE-2002-0588 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:steve_korbett:pvote:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_korbett:pvote:1.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_korbett:pvote:1.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_korbett:pvote:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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