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CVE-2002-1682

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Published: Dec 31, 2002Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which could allow local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to other users' newsgroup accounts.

Affected (1)

Daansystems
1 product
Newsreactor
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Newsreactor
Version 1.0

Related CWEs

CWE-326
Inadequate Encryption Strength
The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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