HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-2191
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CVE-2002-2191

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Lotus Domino 5.0.9a and earlier, even when configured with the 'DominoNoBanner=1' option, allows remote attackers to obtain potential sensitive information such as the version via a request for a non-existent .nsf database, which leaks the version in the HTTP banner.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2191 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-2191. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

lotus1 product(s)
domino
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298874/2002-11-05/2002-11-11/2
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298874/2002-11-05/2002-11-11/2

All References (6)

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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10557.phpExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298874/2002-11-05/2002-11-11/2Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6128Exploit
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10557.phpExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298874/2002-11-05/2002-11-11/2Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6128Exploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-2191
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2002

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2002-2191 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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