CVE-2002-0788

What it is

An interaction between PGP 7.0.3 with the "wipe deleted files" option, when used on Windows Encrypted File System (EFS), creates a cleartext temporary files that cannot be wiped or deleted due to strong permissions, which could allow certain local users or attackers with physical access to obtain cleartext information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2002-08-12 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 21:58 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2002-08-12 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 21:58 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-459

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Pgp Corporate Desktop 7.1
• Pgp Freeware 7.0.3
• Pgp Personal Security 7.0.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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