CVE-2002-0226

Name: CVE-2002-0226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. retrieve_password.pl in DCForum 6.x and 2000 generates predictable new passwords based on a sessionID, which allows remote attackers to request a new password on behalf of another user and use the sessionID to calculate the new password for that user.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

retrieve_password.pl in DCForum 6.x and 2000 generates predictable new passwords based on a sessionID, which allows remote attackers to request a new password on behalf of another user and use the sessionID to calculate the new password for that user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dcscripts	Dcforum	5.0
Dcscripts	Dcforum	6.0
Dcscripts	Dcforum	6.21
Dcscripts	Dcforum	2000

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101258311519504&w=2
http://www.dcscripts.com/bugtrac/DCForumID7/3.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8044.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2038
http://www.osvdb.org/3866
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4014Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101258311519504&w=2
http://www.dcscripts.com/bugtrac/DCForumID7/3.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8044.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2038
http://www.osvdb.org/3866
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4014Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0226?

How severe is CVE-2002-0226?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0226?

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