CVE-2002-0528

CVE-2002-0528 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Soho Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Watchguard SOHO firewall 5.0.35 unpredictably disables certain IP restrictions for customized services that were set before the administrator upgrades to 5.0.35, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the intended access control rules.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0528?
Watchguard SOHO firewall 5.0.35 unpredictably disables certain IP restrictions for customized services that were set before the administrator upgrades to 5.0.35, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the intended access control rules.
How severe is CVE-2002-0528?
CVE-2002-0528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0528 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0528?
CVE-2002-0528 affects Watchguard Soho Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0528?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0528 published?
CVE-2002-0528 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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