How severe is CVE-2002-1470?

CVE-2002-1470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1470?

CVE-2002-1470 affects Nullsoft Shoutcast Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1470?

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

When was CVE-2002-1470 published?

CVE-2002-1470 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1470

CVE-2002-1470 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Shoutcast Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Shoutcast Server
Published: 2003-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and earlier allows local users to obtain the cleartext administrative password via a GET request to port 8001, which causes the password to be logged in the world-readable sc_serv.log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1470?: SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and earlier allows local users to obtain the cleartext administrative password via a GET request to port 8001, which causes the password to be logged in the world-readable sc_serv.log file.
How severe is CVE-2002-1470?: CVE-2002-1470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1470?: CVE-2002-1470 affects Nullsoft Shoutcast Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1470 published?: CVE-2002-1470 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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