How severe is CVE-2002-1189?

CVE-2002-1189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1189?

CVE-2002-1189 primarily affects Cisco Unity Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1189 published?

CVE-2002-1189 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1189

CVE-2002-1189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Unity Server
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Cisco Unity 2.x and 3.x does not block international operator calls in the predefined restriction tables, which could allow authenticated users to place international calls using call forwarding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1189?: The default configuration of Cisco Unity 2.x and 3.x does not block international operator calls in the predefined restriction tables, which could allow authenticated users to place international calls using call forwarding.
How severe is CVE-2002-1189?: CVE-2002-1189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1189?: CVE-2002-1189 primarily affects Cisco Unity Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1189 published?: CVE-2002-1189 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:2.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unity_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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