CVE-2002-1431

CVE-2002-1431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belkin F5d5230-4 4-port Cable Dsl Gateway Router 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

Description

Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal host to an internal web server, which allows remote attackers to hide which host is being used to access the web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1431?
Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal host to an internal web server, which allows remote attackers to hide which host is being used to access the web server.
How severe is CVE-2002-1431?
CVE-2002-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1431 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1431?
CVE-2002-1431 affects Belkin F5d5230-4 4-port Cable Dsl Gateway Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1431?
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-2002-1431 published?
CVE-2002-1431 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)