How severe is CVE-2002-0920?

CVE-2002-0920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0920?

CVE-2002-0920 affects Cgiscript.net Cspassword. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0920?

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

When was CVE-2002-0920 published?

CVE-2002-0920 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0920

CVE-2002-0920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cgiscript.net Cspassword with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cgiscript.net Cspassword
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file while modifying data, which could allow local users (and possibly remote attackers) to gain privileges by stealing the file before it has been processed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0920?: CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file while modifying data, which could allow local users (and possibly remote attackers) to gain privileges by stealing the file before it has been processed.
How severe is CVE-2002-0920?: CVE-2002-0920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0920?: CVE-2002-0920 affects Cgiscript.net Cspassword. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0920?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0920 published?: CVE-2002-0920 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgiscript.net:cspassword:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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