How severe is CVE-2002-0686?

CVE-2002-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0686?

CVE-2002-0686 primarily affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0686?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0686 published?

CVE-2002-0686 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0686

CVE-2002-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iplanet Iplanet Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iplanet Iplanet Web Server
Published: 2002-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the search component for iPlanet Web Server (iWS) 4.1 and Sun ONE Web Server 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NS-rel-doc-name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0686?: Buffer overflow in the search component for iPlanet Web Server (iWS) 4.1 and Sun ONE Web Server 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NS-rel-doc-name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0686?: CVE-2002-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0686?: CVE-2002-0686 primarily affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0686 published?: CVE-2002-0686 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:iplanet:iplanet_web_server:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:iplanet:iplanet_web_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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