CVE-2002-0582: WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 stores temporary expense claim reports in a world-readable and indexable /reports/temp

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0582 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xpede. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 stores temporary expense claim reports in a world-readable and indexable /reports/temp directory, which allows remote attackers to read the reports by accessing the directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
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-2002-0582?

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

Is CVE-2002-0582 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0582 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-2002-0582 affect?

CVE-2002-0582 affects xpede. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). WorkforceROI Xpede 4.1 stores temporary expense claim reports in a world-readable and indexable /reports/temp directory, which allows remote attackers to read the reports by accessing the directory.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0582?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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