How severe is CVE-2002-2417?

CVE-2002-2417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-2417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2417?

CVE-2002-2417 affects Acftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2417?

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-2002-2417 published?

CVE-2002-2417 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2417

CVE-2002-2417 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acftp 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Acftp
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

acFTP 1.4 does not properly handle when an invalid password is provided by the user during authentication, which allows remote attackers to hide or misrepresent certain activity from log files and possibly gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2417?: acFTP 1.4 does not properly handle when an invalid password is provided by the user during authentication, which allows remote attackers to hide or misrepresent certain activity from log files and possibly gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-2417?: CVE-2002-2417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-2417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2417?: CVE-2002-2417 affects Acftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2417?: 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-2002-2417 published?: CVE-2002-2417 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acftp:acftp:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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