CVE-2002-0286

Description

The GetPassword function in function.php of SiteNews 0.10 and 0.11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and add users by providing a non-existent user name and the MD5 checksum for an empty password to add_user.php, which causes GetPassword to produce and compare a blank password for the non-existent user.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.72% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8181	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4046	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101388393808699&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0286?: CVE-2002-0286 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0286?: To fix CVE-2002-0286, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0286 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0286 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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