CVE-2002-0705: The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0705 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting superscout web filter, web filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file in a web-accessible directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain valid usernames and crack the passwords.

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	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: surfcontrol

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

surfcontrol superscout web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy superscout-web-filter || rpm -q superscout-web-filter || superscout-web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison superscout-web-filter sudo apt install superscout-web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold superscout-web-filter

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

dnf --showduplicates list superscout-web-filter sudo dnf downgrade superscout-web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add superscout-web-filter

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.

surfcontrol web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-filter || rpm -q web-filter || web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-filter sudo apt install web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-filter

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-filter sudo dnf downgrade web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-filter

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-0705?

superscout web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0705 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0705 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-2002-0705 affect?

CVE-2002-0705 affects superscout web filter, web filter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file in a web-accessible directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain valid usernames and crack the passwords.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0705?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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