What is the severity of CVE-2002-0310?

CVE-2002-0310 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default usernames and cleartext passwords that allow unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0310?

To fix CVE-2002-0310, administrators should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Netwin WebNews that does not include these default credentials.

Which versions of Netwin WebNews are affected by CVE-2002-0310?

CVE-2002-0310 affects Netwin WebNews versions 1.1h, 1.1i, 1.1j, and 1.1k.

What are the default username/password combinations in CVE-2002-0310?

The default credentials for CVE-2002-0310 include testweb/newstest, alwn3845/imaptest, and alwi3845/wtest3452.

Can an administrator delete the default credentials in CVE-2002-0310?

No, administrators cannot delete the default usernames and passwords in CVE-2002-0310, which contributes to the security risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0310

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/5/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0310

First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )

Netwin WebNews 1.1k CGI program includes several default usernames and cleartext passwords that cannot be deleted by the administrator, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the username/password combinations (1) testweb/newstest, (2) alwn3845/imaptest, (3) alwi3845/wtest3452, or (4) testweb2/wtest4879.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Web-news	=1.1h
Web-news	=1.1i
Web-news	=1.1j
Web-news	=1.1k

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0310?
CVE-2002-0310 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default usernames and cleartext passwords that allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0310?
To fix CVE-2002-0310, administrators should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Netwin WebNews that does not include these default credentials.
Which versions of Netwin WebNews are affected by CVE-2002-0310?
CVE-2002-0310 affects Netwin WebNews versions 1.1h, 1.1i, 1.1j, and 1.1k.
What are the default username/password combinations in CVE-2002-0310?
The default credentials for CVE-2002-0310 include testweb/newstest, alwn3845/imaptest, and alwi3845/wtest3452.
Can an administrator delete the default credentials in CVE-2002-0310?
No, administrators cannot delete the default usernames and passwords in CVE-2002-0310, which contributes to the security risk.

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