How severe is CVE-2002-1491?

CVE-2002-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1491?

CVE-2002-1491 primarily affects Cisco Vpn 5000 Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1491?

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

When was CVE-2002-1491 published?

CVE-2002-1491 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1491

CVE-2002-1491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vpn 5000 Client 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Vpn 5000 Client
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS before 5.2.2 records the most recently used login password in plaintext when saving "Default Connection" settings, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1491?: The Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS before 5.2.2 records the most recently used login password in plaintext when saving "Default Connection" settings, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1491?: CVE-2002-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1491?: CVE-2002-1491 primarily affects Cisco Vpn 5000 Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1491 published?: CVE-2002-1491 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_5000_client:5.1.2:*:macos:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_5000_client:5.2.1:*:macos:*:*:*:*:*

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