How severe is CVE-2002-1578?

CVE-2002-1578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1578?

CVE-2002-1578 affects Sap Sap R 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1578?

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-2002-1578 published?

CVE-2002-1578 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1578

CVE-2002-1578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap R 3 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Sap R 3
Published: 2004-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default installation of SAP R/3, when using Oracle and SQL*net V2 3.x, 4.x, and 6.10, allows remote attackers to obtain arbitrary, sensitive SAP data by directly connecting to the Oracle database and executing queries against the database, which is not password-protected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1578?: The default installation of SAP R/3, when using Oracle and SQL*net V2 3.x, 4.x, and 6.10, allows remote attackers to obtain arbitrary, sensitive SAP data by directly connecting to the Oracle database and executing queries against the database, which is not password-protected.
How severe is CVE-2002-1578?: CVE-2002-1578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1578?: CVE-2002-1578 affects Sap Sap R 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1578?: 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-2002-1578 published?: CVE-2002-1578 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_r_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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