CVE-2002-1769
CVE-2002-1769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Site Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Site Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Site Server 3.0 prior to SP4 installs a default user, LDAP_Anonymous, with a default password of LdapPassword_1, which allows remote attackers the "Log on locally" privilege.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1769?
- Microsoft Site Server 3.0 prior to SP4 installs a default user, LDAP_Anonymous, with a default password of LdapPassword_1, which allows remote attackers the "Log on locally" privilege.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1769?
- CVE-2002-1769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1769 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1769?
- CVE-2002-1769 primarily affects Microsoft Site Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1769?
- 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-2002-1769 published?
- CVE-2002-1769 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0033.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3843
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3BQ248840
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8048
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:apha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp1:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp1_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp2:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp2_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp3:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:sp3_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:sp1_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:sp2_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:sp3_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
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