How severe is CVE-2002-2355?

CVE-2002-2355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2355?

CVE-2002-2355 affects Netgear Fm114p. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2355?

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-2002-2355 published?

CVE-2002-2355 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2355

CVE-2002-2355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Fm114p with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Netgear Fm114p
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netgear FM114P firmware 1.3 wireless firewall, when configured to backup configuration information, stores DDNS (DynDNS) user name and password, MAC address filtering table and possibly other information in cleartext, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2355?: Netgear FM114P firmware 1.3 wireless firewall, when configured to backup configuration information, stores DDNS (DynDNS) user name and password, MAC address filtering table and possibly other information in cleartext, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2002-2355?: CVE-2002-2355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2355?: CVE-2002-2355 affects Netgear Fm114p. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2355?: 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-2002-2355 published?: CVE-2002-2355 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:netgear:fm114p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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