CVE-2002-2417

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

acFTP 1.4 does not properly handle when an invalid password is provided by the user during authentication, which allows remote attackers to hide or misrepresent certain activity from log files and possibly gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 90.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0088.html
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/3334
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10681.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/300929
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6235
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0088.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3334
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10681.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/300929
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6235

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22032✓ verified
First seen Nov 25, 2002
acFTP 1.4 - Invalid Password Weak Authentication
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-2417?

CVE-2002-2417 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. acFTP 1.4 does not properly handle when an invalid password is provided by the user during authentication, which allows remote attackers to hide or misrepresent certain activity from log files and possibly gain privileges.

When was CVE-2002-2417 disclosed?

CVE-2002-2417 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-2417 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-2417 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-2417?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-2417, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-2417

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