Is CVE-2002-2040 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-2040, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-2040 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2002-2040 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-2040?

CVE-2002-2040 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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CVE-2002-2040

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The (1) phrafx and (2) phgrafx-startup programs in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 do not properly drop privileges before executing the system command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious crttrap program.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2040 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-2040. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.