CVE-2002-0522: ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by modifying...

Security readout for executives and security teams

ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier reportedly allowed attackers to bypass login and gain privileges by changing a browser cookie named "pseudo." For any remaining public ASP-Nuke deployment, this is a business-critical legacy risk because authentication could be unreliable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy ASP-Nuke RC2 or earlier installations, especially public-facing ASP applications still reachable on old intranet, archive, or forgotten hosting environments. Prioritize quickly if ASP-Nuke is still deployed. The technology is old, but the reported impact is authentication bypass and privilege gain, which can directly compromise site administration. Mitigation focus: Inventory for ASP-Nuke RC2 or earlier deployments.; Remove or isolate any remaining public ASP-Nuke instances.; Check archived vendor guidance for fixed versions or upgrade instructions..

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

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