CVE-2002-1654

Name: CVE-2002-1654
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1654 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.62%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iplanet	Iplanet Web Server	6.0
Iplanet	Iplanet Web Server	enterprise_4.0
Iplanet	Iplanet Web Server	enterprise_4.1
Netscape	Enterprise Server	2.0
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.0
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.1
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.2
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.3
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.4
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.5
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.6

References

http://lists.virus.org/vulnwatch-0201/msg00008.htmlExploit, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1003157Exploit, Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/985347Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-567NFX
http://www.procheckup.com/vulnerabilities/pr0105.html
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5IP0G0060Q.htmlExploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3831Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7845
http://lists.virus.org/vulnwatch-0201/msg00008.htmlExploit, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1003157Exploit, Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/985347Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-567NFX
http://www.procheckup.com/vulnerabilities/pr0105.html
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5IP0G0060Q.htmlExploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3831Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7845

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1654?

How severe is CVE-2002-1654?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1654 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1654?

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-2002-1654?

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Source: NVD / NIST