How severe is CVE-2002-2335?

CVE-2002-2335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2335 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-2002-2335?

CVE-2002-2335 affects John Drake Killer Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2335?

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

When was CVE-2002-2335 published?

CVE-2002-2335 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2335

CVE-2002-2335 is a medium-severity vulnerability in John Drake Killer Protection 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: John Drake Killer Protection
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Killer Protection 1.0 stores the vars.inc include file under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user names and passwords and log in using protection.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2335?: Killer Protection 1.0 stores the vars.inc include file under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user names and passwords and log in using protection.php.
How severe is CVE-2002-2335?: CVE-2002-2335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2335 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-2002-2335?: CVE-2002-2335 affects John Drake Killer Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2335?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2335 published?: CVE-2002-2335 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:john_drake:killer_protection:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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