CVE-2002-0943

CVE-2002-0943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metalinks Metacart2.sql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

MetaCart2.sql stores the user database under the web document root without access controls, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers via a direct request for metacart.mdb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0943?
MetaCart2.sql stores the user database under the web document root without access controls, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers via a direct request for metacart.mdb.
How severe is CVE-2002-0943?
CVE-2002-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0943 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0943?
CVE-2002-0943 affects Metalinks Metacart2.sql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0943?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0943 published?
CVE-2002-0943 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)