CVE-2002-0920: CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0920 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) 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 usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file while modifying data, which could allow local users (and possibly remote attackers) to gain privileges by stealing the file before it has been processed.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
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-2002-0920?

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

Is CVE-2002-0920 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0920 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-2002-0920 affect?

CVE-2002-0920 affects cspassword. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores usernames and unencrypted passwords in the password.cgi.tmp temporary file while modifying data, which could allow local users (and possibly remote attackers) to gain privileges by stealing the file befor

How urgent is CVE-2002-0920?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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
CVE-2002-0917 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote auth

References

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