CVE-2002-0537: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0537: The admin.html file in StepWeb Search Engine (SWS) 2.5 stores passwords in links to manager.pl, which allow...

The admin.html file in StepWeb Search Engine (SWS) 2.5 stores passwords in links to manager.pl, which allows remote attackers who can access the admin.html file to gain administrative privileges to SWS.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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StepWeb Search Engine 2.5 could expose its administrator password because admin.html stores it inside links to manager.pl. If that file is reachable over the web, someone can use the exposed password to gain SWS administrative access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy StepWeb Search Engine 2.5 installations where admin.html remains present and reachable by untrusted users. The CVE record does not provide CPEs or broader affected version data. Prioritize if any SWS 2.5 instance is internet-facing or supports business operations. This is old software, but exposed credentials can turn a minor legacy component into an administrative compromise path. Mitigation focus: Restrict or remove public access to admin.html immediately.; Rotate any SWS administrative passwords exposed through admin.html.; Restrict manager.pl and administration paths to trusted administrators only..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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