CVE-2002-0805

CVE-2002-0805 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Bugzilla 2.14 before 2.14.2, and 2.16 before 2.16rc2, (1) creates new directories with world-writable permissions, and (2) creates the params file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the files and execute code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0805?
Bugzilla 2.14 before 2.14.2, and 2.16 before 2.16rc2, (1) creates new directories with world-writable permissions, and (2) creates the params file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the files and execute code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0805?
CVE-2002-0805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0805 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0805?
CVE-2002-0805 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0805?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0805 published?
CVE-2002-0805 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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