How severe is CVE-2002-0788?

CVE-2002-0788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2002-0788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0788?

CVE-2002-0788 primarily affects Pgp Corporate Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0788?

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

When was CVE-2002-0788 published?

CVE-2002-0788 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0788

CVE-2002-0788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pgp Corporate Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Pgp Corporate Desktop
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An interaction between PGP 7.0.3 with the "wipe deleted files" option, when used on Windows Encrypted File System (EFS), creates a cleartext temporary files that cannot be wiped or deleted due to strong permissions, which could allow certain local users or attackers with physical access to obtain cleartext information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0788?: An interaction between PGP 7.0.3 with the "wipe deleted files" option, when used on Windows Encrypted File System (EFS), creates a cleartext temporary files that cannot be wiped or deleted due to strong permissions, which could allow certain local users or attackers with physical access to obtain cleartext information.
How severe is CVE-2002-0788?: CVE-2002-0788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2002-0788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0788?: CVE-2002-0788 primarily affects Pgp Corporate Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0788 published?: CVE-2002-0788 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:corporate_desktop:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:freeware:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:personal_security:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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