CVE-2002-1491

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS before 5.2.2 records the most recently used login password in plaintext when saving "Default Connection" settings, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 72.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 2, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10129.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/7041
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5736
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10129.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/7041
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5736

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1491?

CVE-2002-1491 is a none vulnerability published on April 2, 2003. The Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS before 5.2.2 records the most recently used login password in plaintext when saving "Default Connection" settings, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

When was CVE-2002-1491 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1491 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 2, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-1491 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1491 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 72.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1491?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1491, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-1491

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