CVE-2002-1682

low-risk
Published 2002-12-31

NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which could allow local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to other users' newsgroup accounts.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Newsreactor

Affected Vendors

Daansystems

References (6)

Broken Link http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968
Broken Link http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal