How severe is CVE-2002-1599?

CVE-2002-1599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1599?

CVE-2002-1599 primarily affects Daniel Barron Dansguardian. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1599?

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-2002-1599 published?

CVE-2002-1599 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1599

CVE-2002-1599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Daniel Barron Dansguardian 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Daniel Barron Dansguardian
Published: 2002-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DansGuardian before 2.4.5-1 allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering rules via hex-encoded URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1599?: DansGuardian before 2.4.5-1 allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering rules via hex-encoded URLs.
How severe is CVE-2002-1599?: CVE-2002-1599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1599?: CVE-2002-1599 primarily affects Daniel Barron Dansguardian. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1599?: 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-2002-1599 published?: CVE-2002-1599 was published on 2002-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2.2.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2.2.2.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_barron:dansguardian:2_2.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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