CVE-2002-1629

CVE-2002-1629 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Multi-tech Proxyserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multi-Tech ProxyServer products MTPSR1-100, MTPSR1-120, MTPSR1-202ST, MTPSR2-201, and MTPSR3-200 ship with a null password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via Telnet or HTTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1629?
Multi-Tech ProxyServer products MTPSR1-100, MTPSR1-120, MTPSR1-202ST, MTPSR2-201, and MTPSR3-200 ship with a null password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via Telnet or HTTP.
How severe is CVE-2002-1629?
CVE-2002-1629 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1629 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1629?
CVE-2002-1629 primarily affects Multi-tech Proxyserver. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1629?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1629 published?
CVE-2002-1629 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)