How severe is CVE-2002-1281?

CVE-2002-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1281?

CVE-2002-1281 primarily affects Kde. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1281?

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-2002-1281 published?

CVE-2002-1281 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1281

CVE-2002-1281 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde
Published: 2002-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the rlogin KIO subsystem (rlogin.protocol) of KDE 2.x 2.1 and later, and KDE 3.x 3.0.4 and earlier, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1281?: Unknown vulnerability in the rlogin KIO subsystem (rlogin.protocol) of KDE 2.x 2.1 and later, and KDE 3.x 3.0.4 and earlier, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-1281?: CVE-2002-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1281?: CVE-2002-1281 primarily affects Kde. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1281?: 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-2002-1281 published?: CVE-2002-1281 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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