CVE-2002-0579: WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0579 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xpede. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP request to the /admin/adminproc.asp script, which does not prompt for a password.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: workforceroi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-06-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

workforceroi xpede DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpede || rpm -q xpede || xpede --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpede sudo apt install xpede=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold xpede

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xpede sudo dnf downgrade xpede-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add xpede

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0579?

xpede: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0579 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0579 affect?

CVE-2002-0579 affects xpede. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as an Xpede administrator via a direct HTTP request to the /admin/adminproc.asp script, which does not prompt for a password.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0579?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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