CVE-2002-1949

Name: CVE-2002-1949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Network Attached Storage (NAS) Administration Web Page for Iomega NAS A300U transmits passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to sniff the administrative password.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Network Attached Storage (NAS) Administration Web Page for Iomega NAS A300U transmits passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to sniff the administrative password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iomega	Nas A300u Firmware	All versions

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0440.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10521.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6092Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0440.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10521.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6092Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1949?

The Network Attached Storage (NAS) Administration Web Page for Iomega NAS A300U transmits passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to sniff the administrative password.

How severe is CVE-2002-1949?

CVE-2002-1949 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1949?

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-2002-1949?

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Source: NVD / NIST