How severe is CVE-2002-1152?

CVE-2002-1152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1152?

CVE-2002-1152 primarily affects Kde. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1152?

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-2002-1152 published?

CVE-2002-1152 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1152

CVE-2002-1152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Konqueror in KDE 3.0 through 3.0.2 does not properly detect the "secure" flag in an HTTP cookie, which could cause Konqueror to send the cookie across an unencrypted channel, which could allow remote attackers to steal the cookie via sniffing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1152?: Konqueror in KDE 3.0 through 3.0.2 does not properly detect the "secure" flag in an HTTP cookie, which could cause Konqueror to send the cookie across an unencrypted channel, which could allow remote attackers to steal the cookie via sniffing.
How severe is CVE-2002-1152?: CVE-2002-1152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1152?: CVE-2002-1152 primarily affects Kde. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1152?: 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-2002-1152 published?: CVE-2002-1152 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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