CVE-2002-1682

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Exploit Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Exploit Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

11th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

Affected Vendors

daansystems

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