How severe is CVE-2002-1097?

CVE-2002-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1097?

CVE-2002-1097 primarily affects Cisco Vpn 3002 Hardware Client. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1097?

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-2002-1097 published?

CVE-2002-1097 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1097

CVE-2002-1097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vpn 3002 Hardware Client 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Vpn 3002 Hardware Client
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator 2.2.x, and 3.x before 3.5.2, allows restricted administrators to obtain certificate passwords that are stored in plaintext in the HTML source code for Certificate Management pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1097?: Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator 2.2.x, and 3.x before 3.5.2, allows restricted administrators to obtain certificate passwords that are stored in plaintext in the HTML source code for Certificate Management pages.
How severe is CVE-2002-1097?: CVE-2002-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1097?: CVE-2002-1097 primarily affects Cisco Vpn 3002 Hardware Client. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1097?: 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-2002-1097 published?: CVE-2002-1097 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.5.2.a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.5.2.b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.5.2.c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.5.2.d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:2.5.2.f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.0\(rel\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.0.3.a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.0.3.b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.1\(rel\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software:3.5\(rel\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_3002_hardware_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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