PatchTheCVECVE-2002-2088: The MOSIX Project clump/os 5.4 creates a default VNC account without a password, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2002-2088 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting clump os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The MOSIX Project clump/os 5.4 creates a default VNC account without a password, which allows remote attackers to gain root access.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.7% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2002-2088?
clump os: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-2088 being exploited?
CVE-2002-2088 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-2002-2088 affect?
CVE-2002-2088 affects clump os. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The MOSIX Project clump/os 5.4 creates a default VNC account without a password, which allows remote attackers to gain root access.
How urgent is CVE-2002-2088?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity