How severe is CVE-2002-2334?

CVE-2002-2334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2334?

CVE-2002-2334 primarily affects Joseph Allen Joe. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2334?

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

When was CVE-2002-2334 published?

CVE-2002-2334 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2334

CVE-2002-2334 is a low-severity vulnerability in Joseph Allen Joe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Joseph Allen Joe
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary setuid and setgid root programs when root edits scripts owned by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2334?: Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary setuid and setgid root programs when root edits scripts owned by other users.
How severe is CVE-2002-2334?: CVE-2002-2334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2334?: CVE-2002-2334 primarily affects Joseph Allen Joe. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2334 published?: CVE-2002-2334 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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