How severe is CVE-2002-1739?

CVE-2002-1739 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-2002-1739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1739?

CVE-2002-1739 affects Mdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1739?

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

When was CVE-2002-1739 published?

CVE-2002-1739 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1739

CVE-2002-1739 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mdaemon 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Mdaemon
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Alt-N Technologies Mdaemon 5.0 through 5.0.6 uses a weak encryption algorithm to store user passwords, which allows local users to crack passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1739?: Alt-N Technologies Mdaemon 5.0 through 5.0.6 uses a weak encryption algorithm to store user passwords, which allows local users to crack passwords.
How severe is CVE-2002-1739?: CVE-2002-1739 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-2002-1739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1739?: CVE-2002-1739 affects Mdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1739?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1739 published?: CVE-2002-1739 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mdaemon:mdaemon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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