CVE-2002-0917: CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote auth

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0917 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cspassword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cgiscript.net

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgiscript.net cspassword DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cspassword sudo apt install cspassword=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold cspassword

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

dnf --showduplicates list cspassword sudo dnf downgrade cspassword-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cspassword

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-2002-0917?

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

Is CVE-2002-0917 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0917 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-2002-0917 affect?

CVE-2002-0917 affects cspassword. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0917?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0920 MEDIUM 5.1 DOWNGRADE CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file
CVE-2002-0919 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi allows remote authenticated users to modify the .htaccess file and gain privilege
CVE-2002-0918 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi leaks sensitive information such as the pathname of the server in debug messages

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