How severe is CVE-2002-0774?

CVE-2002-0774 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0774?

CVE-2002-0774 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0774?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0774 published?

CVE-2002-0774 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0774

CVE-2002-0774 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hosting Controller creates a default user AdvWebadmin with a default password, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges if the password is not changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0774?: Hosting Controller creates a default user AdvWebadmin with a default password, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges if the password is not changed.
How severe is CVE-2002-0774?: CVE-2002-0774 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0774?: CVE-2002-0774 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0774 published?: CVE-2002-0774 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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