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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Multi-tech Proxyserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0105.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7203
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10845
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:h:multi-tech:proxyserver:mtpsr1:100:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:multi-tech:proxyserver:mtpsr1:120:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:multi-tech:proxyserver:mtpsr1:202st:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:multi-tech:proxyserver:mtpsr2:201:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:multi-tech:proxyserver:mtpsr3:200:*:*:*:*:*:*