CVE-2002-1520

Name: CVE-2002-1520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, does not properly close the SSH connection when a -N option is provided during authentication, which allows remote attackers to access CLI with administrator privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, does not properly close the SSH connection when a -N option is provided during authentication, which allows remote attackers to access CLI with administrator privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapidstream	Rapidstream	500
Rapidstream	Rapidstream	2000
Rapidstream	Rapidstream	4000
Rapidstream	Rapidstream	6000
Rapidstream	Rapidstream	8000
Watchguard	Firebox	v10
Watchguard	Firebox	v60
Watchguard	Firebox	v80
Watchguard	Firebox	v100

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0325.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0335.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10218.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4831
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5815Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0325.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0335.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10218.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4831
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5815Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1520?

How severe is CVE-2002-1520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1520?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1520?

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Source: NVD / NIST