CVE-2002-0453: The account lockout capability in Oblix NetPoint 5.2 and earlier only locks out users once for the specified l

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0453 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netpoint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The account lockout capability in Oblix NetPoint 5.2 and earlier only locks out users once for the specified lockout period, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing by waiting until the lockout period ends, then guessing passwords without being locked out again.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oblix

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oblix netpoint DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netpoint || rpm -q netpoint || netpoint --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netpoint sudo apt install netpoint=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo apt-mark hold netpoint

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netpoint sudo dnf downgrade netpoint-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add netpoint

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0453?

netpoint: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0453 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0453 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0453 affect?

CVE-2002-0453 affects netpoint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The account lockout capability in Oblix NetPoint 5.2 and earlier only locks out users once for the specified lockout period, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing by waiting until the lockout pe

How urgent is CVE-2002-0453?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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