CVE-2002-1479

Name: CVE-2002-1479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-22T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cacti before 0.6.8 stores a MySQL username and password in plaintext in config.php, which has world-readable permissions, which allows local users to modify databases as the Cacti user and possibly gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cacti before 0.6.8 stores a MySQL username and password in plaintext in config.php, which has world-readable permissions, which allows local users to modify databases as the Cacti user and possibly gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.5
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.1
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.2
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.3
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.4
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.5
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.6
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.7
The Cacti Group	Cacti	0.6.8

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0028.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10049.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.knights-of-the-routing-table.org/advisories/krt_001_20020903_cacti.txtURL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5628Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0028.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10049.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.knights-of-the-routing-table.org/advisories/krt_001_20020903_cacti.txtURL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5628Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1479?

How severe is CVE-2002-1479?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1479?

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