CVE-2002-0848

Name: CVE-2002-0848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0848 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco VPN 5000 series concentrator hardware 6.0.21.0002 and earlier, and 5.2.23.0003 and earlier, when using RADIUS with a challenge type of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or Challenge, sends the user password in cleartext in a validation retry request, which could allow remote attackers to steal passwords via sniffing.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco VPN 5000 series concentrator hardware 6.0.21.0002 and earlier, and 5.2.23.0003 and earlier, when using RADIUS with a challenge type of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or Challenge, sends the user password in cleartext in a validation retry request, which could allow remote attackers to steal passwords via sniffing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.12%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vpn 5000 Concentrator Series Software	>= 5.2.14, <= 5.2.23.0003
Cisco	Vpn 5000 Concentrator Series Software	>= 6.0.15, <= 6.0.21.0002

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-radius-pap-vuln-pub.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9781.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-radius-pap-vuln-pub.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9781.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0848?

How severe is CVE-2002-0848?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0848 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0848?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST