CVE-2002-2143

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The admin.html file in MySimple News 1.0 stores its administrative password in plaintext, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the web server by viewing the source of admin.html.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10298.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293871
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5866
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10298.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293871
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5866
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.4%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mysimplenews