How severe is CVE-2002-1659?

CVE-2002-1659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1659?

CVE-2002-1659 affects Iatek Portalapp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1659?

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-2002-1659 published?

CVE-2002-1659 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1659

CVE-2002-1659 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iatek Portalapp 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iatek Portalapp
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

user_profile.asp in PortalApp 2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the user_id variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1659?: user_profile.asp in PortalApp 2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the user_id variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-1659?: CVE-2002-1659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1659?: CVE-2002-1659 affects Iatek Portalapp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1659?: 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-2002-1659 published?: CVE-2002-1659 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iatek:portalapp:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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