How severe is CVE-2002-0545?

CVE-2002-0545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0545?

CVE-2002-0545 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Ap340. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0545?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0545 published?

CVE-2002-0545 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0545

CVE-2002-0545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Ap340 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Aironet Ap340
Published: 2002-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Aironet before 11.21 with Telnet enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a series of login attempts with invalid usernames and passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0545?: Cisco Aironet before 11.21 with Telnet enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a series of login attempts with invalid usernames and passwords.
How severe is CVE-2002-0545?: CVE-2002-0545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0545?: CVE-2002-0545 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Ap340. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0545 published?: CVE-2002-0545 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:aironet_ap340:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:aironet_ap350:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:aironet_ap350:11.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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