CVE-2002-0096

Name: CVE-2002-0096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-03-25T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation of Geeklog 1.3 creates an extra group_assignments record which is not properly deleted, which causes the first newly created user to be added to the GroupAdmin and UserAdmin groups, which could provide that user with administrative privileges that were not intended.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation of Geeklog 1.3 creates an extra group_assignments record which is not properly deleted, which causes the first newly created user to be added to the GroupAdmin and UserAdmin groups, which could provide that user with administrative privileges that were not intended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Geeklog	Geeklog	1.3

References

http://geeklog.sourceforge.net/index.php?topic=Security
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7780.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/248367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3783Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://geeklog.sourceforge.net/index.php?topic=Security
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7780.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/248367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3783Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0096?

How severe is CVE-2002-0096?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0096?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST