HIGH
CVE-2002-1654
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition and Netscape Enterprise Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP Basic Authentication via the wp-force-auth Web Publisher command, which provides a distinct attack vector and may make it easier to conduct brute force password guessing without detection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-1654 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://lists.virus.org/vulnwatch-0201/msg00008.htmlExploit · Patch
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1003157Exploit · Patch
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/985347Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5IP0G0060Q.htmlExploit · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3831Exploit · Patch
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http://lists.virus.org/vulnwatch-0201/msg00008.htmlExploit · Patch
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1003157Exploit · Patch
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/985347Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5IP0G0060Q.htmlExploit · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3831Exploit · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-1654
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-1654 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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