PatchTheCVECVE-2002-2402: SURECOM broadband router EP-4501 uses a default SNMP read community string of "public" and a default SNMP read
CVE-2002-2402 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ep-4501. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SURECOM broadband router EP-4501 uses a default SNMP read community string of "public" and a default SNMP read/write community string of "secret," which allows remote attackers to read and modify router configuration information.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.1% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2002-2402?
ep-4501: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-2402 being exploited?
CVE-2002-2402 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-2002-2402 affect?
CVE-2002-2402 affects ep-4501. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). SURECOM broadband router EP-4501 uses a default SNMP read community string of "public" and a default SNMP read/write community string of "secret," which allows remote attackers to read and modify router configuration information.
How urgent is CVE-2002-2402?
Priority 56/100. Critical severity