CVE-2002-0568
LowOracle 9i Application Server stores XSQL and SOAP configuration files insecurely, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information including usernames and passwords by requesting (1) XSQLConfig.xml or (2) soapConfig.xml through a virtual directory.
Published Jul 3, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0568 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.1 v2) affecting Application Server (Oracle), Oracle8i, Oracle9i.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
2.1
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Oracle 9i Application Server stores XSQL and SOAP configuration files insecurely, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information including usernames and passwords by requesting (1) XSQLConfig.xml or (2) soapConfig.xml through a virtual directory.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Application ServerOracle | 1.0.2 | n/a |
| Oracle8iOracle | 8.1.7, 8.1.7.1 | n/a |
| Oracle9iOracle | 9.0, 9.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 3, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Oracle 9i Application Server stores XSQL and SOAP configuration files insecurely, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information including usernames and passwords by requesting (1) XSQLConfig.xml or (2) soapConfig.xml through a virtual directory.
Affected: Application Server (Oracle) versions 1.0.2; Oracle8i versions 8.1.7, 8.1.7.1; Oracle9i versions 9.0, 9.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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