CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1654

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition and Netscape Enterprise Server 4.0 and 4.1 allow remote attackers to conduct HTTP Basic Authentication via the wp-force-auth Web Publisher command, creating a distinct attack vector.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may more easily conduct brute force password guessing without detection, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the server to the latest version and implement additional security measures, such as limiting the number of login attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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