How severe is CVE-2002-1838?

CVE-2002-1838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1838?

CVE-2002-1838 primarily affects Steve Sachs Charities.cron. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1838?

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

When was CVE-2002-1838 published?

CVE-2002-1838 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1838

CVE-2002-1838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Steve Sachs Charities.cron with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Steve Sachs Charities.cron
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Charities.cron 1.0.2 through 1.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1838?: Charities.cron 1.0.2 through 1.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1838?: CVE-2002-1838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1838?: CVE-2002-1838 primarily affects Steve Sachs Charities.cron. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1838 published?: CVE-2002-1838 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:steve_sachs:charities.cron:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_sachs:charities.cron:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_sachs:charities.cron:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_sachs:charities.cron:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*