How severe is CVE-2002-1428?

CVE-2002-1428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1428?

CVE-2002-1428 affects Dotproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1428 published?

CVE-2002-1428 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1428

CVE-2002-1428 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dotproject with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dotproject
Published: 2003-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

index.php in dotProject 0.2.1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a cookie or URL with the user_cookie parameter set to 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1428?: index.php in dotProject 0.2.1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a cookie or URL with the user_cookie parameter set to 1.
How severe is CVE-2002-1428?: CVE-2002-1428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1428?: CVE-2002-1428 affects Dotproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1428 published?: CVE-2002-1428 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:0.2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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