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CVE-2002-1554

4.6 · MEDIUM

Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in the image database for the TCC, TCC+ or XTC, which could allow attackers to gain privileges by obta…

Published Mar 31, 2003ciscoEPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2002-1554 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco optical_networking_systems_software. It was published on March 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in the image database for the TCC, TCC+ or XTC, which could allow attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the passwords from the image database or a backup.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update optical_networking_systems_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/ons-multiple-vuln-pub.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10506.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/6078Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ons-multiple-vuln-pub.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10506.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/6078

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1554?

CVE-2002-1554 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco optical_networking_systems_software. It was published on March 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1554?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1554?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update optical_networking_systems_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-2002-1554?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1554 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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