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CVE-2002-0917: CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote a...

CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi stores .htpasswd files under the web document root, which could allow remote authenticated users to download the file and crack the passwords of other users.

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CVE-2002-0917 is a legacy CGI password-management flaw. csPassword.cgi may place .htpasswd files inside the public web document root, letting authenticated remote users download password hashes for other users and attempt offline cracking. Likely limited to legacy websites still running CGIScript.net csPassword.cgi or preserving its generated .htpasswd files under a web-accessible document root. Modern systems are unlikely affected unless this old CGI script remains deployed. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the provided sources, but exposed password files can create downstream account compromise risk. Mitigation focus: Check archived vendor or maintainer guidance for csPassword.cgi before changing production behavior.; Retire or replace any remaining csPassword.cgi deployment where feasible.; Ensure password files are not stored under a web-accessible document root..

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