How severe is CVE-2002-2405?

CVE-2002-2405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2405?

CVE-2002-2405 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2405?

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

When was CVE-2002-2405 published?

CVE-2002-2405 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2405

CVE-2002-2405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Firewall-1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Checkpoint Firewall-1
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Check Point FireWall-1 4.1 and Next Generation (NG), with UserAuth configured to proxy HTTP traffic only, allows remote attackers to pass unauthorized HTTPS, FTP and possibly other traffic through the firewall.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2405?: Check Point FireWall-1 4.1 and Next Generation (NG), with UserAuth configured to proxy HTTP traffic only, allows remote attackers to pass unauthorized HTTPS, FTP and possibly other traffic through the firewall.
How severe is CVE-2002-2405?: CVE-2002-2405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2405?: CVE-2002-2405 primarily affects Checkpoint Firewall-1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2405?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2405 published?: CVE-2002-2405 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:firewall-1:ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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