CVE-2002-0769

CVE-2002-0769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ata-186 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The web-based configuration interface for the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP POST request with a single byte, which allows the attackers to (1) obtain the password from the login screen, or (2) reconfigure the adaptor by modifying certain request parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0769?
The web-based configuration interface for the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP POST request with a single byte, which allows the attackers to (1) obtain the password from the login screen, or (2) reconfigure the adaptor by modifying certain request parameters.
How severe is CVE-2002-0769?
CVE-2002-0769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0769 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0769?
CVE-2002-0769 affects Cisco Ata-186. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0769?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0769 published?
CVE-2002-0769 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)