How severe is CVE-2002-1552?

CVE-2002-1552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1552?

CVE-2002-1552 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1552?

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-2002-1552 published?

CVE-2002-1552 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1552

CVE-2002-1552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell eDirectory (eDir) 8.6.2 and Netware 5.1 eDir 85.x allows users with expired passwords to gain inappropriate permissions when logging in from Remote Manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1552?: Novell eDirectory (eDir) 8.6.2 and Netware 5.1 eDir 85.x allows users with expired passwords to gain inappropriate permissions when logging in from Remote Manager.
How severe is CVE-2002-1552?: CVE-2002-1552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1552?: CVE-2002-1552 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1552?: 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-2002-1552 published?: CVE-2002-1552 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:85.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:85.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:85.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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