CVE-2002-2402

CVE-2002-2402 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Surecom Ep-4501 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

Description

SURECOM broadband router EP-4501 uses a default SNMP read community string of "public" and a default SNMP read/write community string of "secret," which allows remote attackers to read and modify router configuration information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2402?
SURECOM broadband router EP-4501 uses a default SNMP read community string of "public" and a default SNMP read/write community string of "secret," which allows remote attackers to read and modify router configuration information.
How severe is CVE-2002-2402?
CVE-2002-2402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-2402 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2402?
CVE-2002-2402 affects Surecom Ep-4501. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2402?
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-2002-2402 published?
CVE-2002-2402 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)