How severe is CVE-2002-0688?

CVE-2002-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0688?

CVE-2002-0688 primarily affects Zope. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0688?

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-2002-0688 published?

CVE-2002-0688 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0688

CVE-2002-0688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zope 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zope
Published: 2002-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ZCatalog plug-in index support capability for Zope 2.4.0 through 2.5.1 allows anonymous users and untrusted code to bypass access restrictions and call arbitrary methods of catalog indexes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0688?: ZCatalog plug-in index support capability for Zope 2.4.0 through 2.5.1 allows anonymous users and untrusted code to bypass access restrictions and call arbitrary methods of catalog indexes.
How severe is CVE-2002-0688?: CVE-2002-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0688?: CVE-2002-0688 primarily affects Zope. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0688?: 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-2002-0688 published?: CVE-2002-0688 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zope:zope:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zope:zope:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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