How severe is CVE-2002-1655?

CVE-2002-1655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1655?

CVE-2002-1655 primarily affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1655 published?

CVE-2002-1655 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1655

CVE-2002-1655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iplanet Iplanet Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iplanet Iplanet Web Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web Publishing feature in Netscape Enterprise Server 3.x and iPlanet Web Server 4.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a wp-html-rend request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1655?: The Web Publishing feature in Netscape Enterprise Server 3.x and iPlanet Web Server 4.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a wp-html-rend request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1655?: CVE-2002-1655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1655?: CVE-2002-1655 primarily affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1655 published?: CVE-2002-1655 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:iplanet:iplanet_web_server:enterprise_4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:iplanet:iplanet_web_server:enterprise_4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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