CVE-2002-0917 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can download .htpasswd files stored in the web root, allowing them to crack other users' passwords.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0917?

CVE-2002-0917 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0917?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cgiscript.net Cspassword.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0917?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-0917 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0917 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xcj-xxm7-w479.