How severe is CVE-2002-2088?

CVE-2002-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-2088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2088?

CVE-2002-2088 affects Mosix Project Clump Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2088?

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

When was CVE-2002-2088 published?

CVE-2002-2088 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2088

CVE-2002-2088 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mosix Project Clump Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mosix Project Clump Os
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The MOSIX Project clump/os 5.4 creates a default VNC account without a password, which allows remote attackers to gain root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2088?: The MOSIX Project clump/os 5.4 creates a default VNC account without a password, which allows remote attackers to gain root access.
How severe is CVE-2002-2088?: CVE-2002-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-2088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2088?: CVE-2002-2088 affects Mosix Project Clump Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2088 published?: CVE-2002-2088 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mosix_project:clump_os:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*