How severe is CVE-2002-1522?

CVE-2002-1522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1522?

CVE-2002-1522 primarily affects Cooolsoft Powerftp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1522?

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

When was CVE-2002-1522 published?

CVE-2002-1522 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1522

CVE-2002-1522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cooolsoft Powerftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cooolsoft Powerftp
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in PowerFTP FTP server 2.24, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long USER argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1522?: Buffer overflow in PowerFTP FTP server 2.24, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long USER argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-1522?: CVE-2002-1522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1522?: CVE-2002-1522 primarily affects Cooolsoft Powerftp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1522 published?: CVE-2002-1522 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cooolsoft:powerftp:2.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cooolsoft:powerftp:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cooolsoft:powerftp:2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cooolsoft:powerftp:2.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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