How severe is CVE-2002-1789?

CVE-2002-1789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1789?

CVE-2002-1789 affects Newsx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1789 published?

CVE-2002-1789 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1789

CVE-2002-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Newsx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Newsx
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in newsx NNTP client before 1.4.8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a call to the syslog function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1789?: Format string vulnerability in newsx NNTP client before 1.4.8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a call to the syslog function.
How severe is CVE-2002-1789?: CVE-2002-1789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1789?: CVE-2002-1789 affects Newsx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1789 published?: CVE-2002-1789 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newsx:newsx:1.4_pl6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*