How severe is CVE-2002-0870?

CVE-2002-0870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0870?

CVE-2002-0870 primarily affects Cisco Webns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0870?

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-2002-0870 published?

CVE-2002-0870 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0870

CVE-2002-0870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webns 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Webns
Published: 2002-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The original patch for the Cisco Content Service Switch 11000 Series authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2001-0622) was incomplete, which still allows remote attackers to gain additional privileges by directly requesting the web management URL instead of navigating through the interface, possibly via a variant of the original attack, as identified by Cisco bug ID CSCdw08549.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0870?: The original patch for the Cisco Content Service Switch 11000 Series authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2001-0622) was incomplete, which still allows remote attackers to gain additional privileges by directly requesting the web management URL instead of navigating through the interface, possibly via a variant of the original attack, as identified by Cisco bug ID CSCdw08549.
How severe is CVE-2002-0870?: CVE-2002-0870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0870?: CVE-2002-0870 primarily affects Cisco Webns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0870?: 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-2002-0870 published?: CVE-2002-0870 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/arrowpoint-webmgmt-vuln-pub.shtml

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch_11000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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