How severe is CVE-2002-1531?

CVE-2002-1531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1531?

CVE-2002-1531 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1531?

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

When was CVE-2002-1531 published?

CVE-2002-1531 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1531

CVE-2002-1531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request without a Content-Length parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1531?: The administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request without a Content-Length parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1531?: CVE-2002-1531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1531?: CVE-2002-1531 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1531 published?: CVE-2002-1531 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:4.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*

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