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CVE-2002-0310

7.5 · HIGH

Netwin WebNews 1.1k CGI program includes several default usernames and cleartext passwords that cannot be deleted by the administrator, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the user…

Published May 31, 2002netwinEPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2002-0310 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netwin webnews. It was published on May 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Netwin WebNews 1.1k CGI program includes several default usernames and cleartext passwords that cannot be deleted by the administrator, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the username/password combinations (1) testweb/newstest, (2) alwn3845/imaptest, (3) alwi3845/wtest3452, or (4) testweb2/wtest4879.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netwin. Update webnews 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0310?

CVE-2002-0310 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netwin webnews. It was published on May 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0310?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0310?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netwin. Update webnews 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-2002-0310?

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