CVE DATABASE / CVE-2002-1682
CVE-2002-1682
CVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM
Summary
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.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
| Base score | 5.5 (MEDIUM) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Attack vector | LOCAL |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | LOW |
| User interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | HIGH |
| Integrity | NONE |
| Availability | NONE |
Weakness type (CWE)
Affected products
Daansystems newsreactor
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References
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968
Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2026-04-16. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.