How severe is CVE-2002-2181?

CVE-2002-2181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2181?

CVE-2002-2181 affects Sonicwall Content Filtering. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2181?

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

When was CVE-2002-2181 published?

CVE-2002-2181 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2181

CVE-2002-2181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Content Filtering 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: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sonicwall Content Filtering
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SonicWall Content Filtering allows local users to access prohibited web sites via requests to the web site's IP address instead of the domain name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2181?: SonicWall Content Filtering allows local users to access prohibited web sites via requests to the web site's IP address instead of the domain name.
How severe is CVE-2002-2181?: CVE-2002-2181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2181?: CVE-2002-2181 affects Sonicwall Content Filtering. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2181 published?: CVE-2002-2181 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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