CVE-2002-0848

CVE-2002-0848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vpn 5000 Concentrator Series Software 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

Description

Cisco VPN 5000 series concentrator hardware 6.0.21.0002 and earlier, and 5.2.23.0003 and earlier, when using RADIUS with a challenge type of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or Challenge, sends the user password in cleartext in a validation retry request, which could allow remote attackers to steal passwords via sniffing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0848?
Cisco VPN 5000 series concentrator hardware 6.0.21.0002 and earlier, and 5.2.23.0003 and earlier, when using RADIUS with a challenge type of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or Challenge, sends the user password in cleartext in a validation retry request, which could allow remote attackers to steal passwords via sniffing.
How severe is CVE-2002-0848?
CVE-2002-0848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0848 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0848?
CVE-2002-0848 affects Cisco Vpn 5000 Concentrator Series Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0848?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0848 published?
CVE-2002-0848 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)