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CVE-2002-1098

7.5 · HIGH

Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator 2.2.x, and 3.x before 3.5.3, adds an "HTTPS on Public Inbound (XML-Auto)(forward/in)" rule but sets the protocol to "ANY" when the XML filter configuration is enabled, w…

Published Oct 4, 2002ciscoEPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2002-1098 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software. It was published on October 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator 2.2.x, and 3.x before 3.5.3, adds an "HTTPS on Public Inbound (XML-Auto)(forward/in)" rule but sets the protocol to "ANY" when the XML filter configuration is enabled, which ultimately allows arbitrary traffic to pass through the concentrator.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn3k-multiple-vuln-pub.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10023.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5614Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn3k-multiple-vuln-pub.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10023.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5614

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1098?

CVE-2002-1098 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software. It was published on October 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1098?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1098?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update vpn_3000_concentrator_series_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1098?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1098 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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