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CVE-2002-0096

7.2 · HIGH

The installation of Geeklog 1.3 creates an extra group_assignments record which is not properly deleted, which causes the first newly created user to be added to the GroupAdmin and UserAdmin groups…

Published Mar 25, 2002geeklogEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2002-0096 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting geeklog geeklog. It was published on March 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The installation of Geeklog 1.3 creates an extra group_assignments record which is not properly deleted, which causes the first newly created user to be added to the GroupAdmin and UserAdmin groups, which could provide that user with administrative privileges that were not intended.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from geeklog. Update geeklog to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refgeeklog.sourceforge.net/index.php?topic=SecurityRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7780.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/248367Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3783Refgeeklog.sourceforge.net/index.php?topic=SecurityRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7780.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/248367Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3783

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0096?

CVE-2002-0096 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting geeklog geeklog. It was published on March 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0096?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0096?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from geeklog. Update geeklog to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0096?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0096 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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