CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1553

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2002-1553 affects Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 devices running ONS versions prior to 3.4. It allows remote attackers to modify system configuration and delete files by establishing an FTP connection to TCC, TCC+, or XTC using a non-existent username and password.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can make unauthorized changes to system configuration and delete critical files, potentially leading to significant disruptions in network infrastructure operations.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade the software to version 3.4 or later and implement appropriate security measures to restrict access to FTP interfaces.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 allows remote attackers to modify the system configuration and delete files by establishing an FTP connection to the TCC, TCC+ or XTC using a username and password that does not exist.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS