How severe is CVE-2002-1236?

CVE-2002-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1236?

CVE-2002-1236 primarily affects Linksys Befsr41. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1236?

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

When was CVE-2002-1236 published?

CVE-2002-1236 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1236

CVE-2002-1236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linksys Befsr41 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linksys Befsr41
Published: 2002-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The remote management web server for Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router before firmware 1.42.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request to Gozila.cgi without any arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1236?: The remote management web server for Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router before firmware 1.42.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request to Gozila.cgi without any arguments.
How severe is CVE-2002-1236?: CVE-2002-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1236?: CVE-2002-1236 primarily affects Linksys Befsr41. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1236?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1236 published?: CVE-2002-1236 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befsr41:1.40.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befsr41:1.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befsr41:1.42.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befsr41:1.42.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*