How severe is CVE-2002-1848?

CVE-2002-1848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1848?

CVE-2002-1848 primarily affects Tightvnc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1848?

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

When was CVE-2002-1848 published?

CVE-2002-1848 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1848

CVE-2002-1848 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tightvnc 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% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tightvnc
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TightVNC before 1.2.4 running on Windows stores unencrypted passwords in the password text control of the WinVNC Properties dialog, which could allow local users to access passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1848?: TightVNC before 1.2.4 running on Windows stores unencrypted passwords in the password text control of the WinVNC Properties dialog, which could allow local users to access passwords.
How severe is CVE-2002-1848?: CVE-2002-1848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1848?: CVE-2002-1848 primarily affects Tightvnc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1848 published?: CVE-2002-1848 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:tightvnc:tightvnc:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tightvnc:tightvnc:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tightvnc:tightvnc:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tightvnc:tightvnc:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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