CVE-2002-0286: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0286: The GetPassword function in function.php of SiteNews 0.10 and 0.11 allows remote attackers to gain privileg...

The GetPassword function in function.php of SiteNews 0.10 and 0.11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and add users by providing a non-existent user name and the MD5 checksum for an empty password to add_user.php, which causes GetPassword to produce and compare a blank password for the non-existent user.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-0286 affects legacy SiteNews 0.10 and 0.11. A flaw in password lookup can let a remote attacker create users or gain privileges when user creation is reachable. The business risk is mainly for old, forgotten public deployments. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SiteNews 0.10 or 0.11 installations, especially public web instances where user-management functionality remains reachable. Treat as high priority only if legacy SiteNews is exposed. If no SiteNews exists, document non-exposure and close after evidence review. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire any SiteNews 0.10 or 0.11 deployments.; Check vendor or archive guidance for an official upgrade or fix.; Restrict public access to user-management functionality until remediated..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 3, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sitenews-getpassword-add-users(8181)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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