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CVE-2002-1484

Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2002-1484 — siemens — db4web

DB4Web server, when configured to use verbose debug messages, allows remote attackers to use DB4Web as a proxy and attempt TCP connections to other systems (port scan) via a request for a URL that specifies the target IP address and port, which produces a connection status in the resulting error message.

Sunday, April 19, 2026siemensVulnios Threat Intelligence
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Executive Summary

DB4Web server, when configured to use verbose debug messages, allows remote attackers to use DB4Web as a proxy and attempt TCP connections to other systems (port scan) via a request for a URL that specifies the target IP address and port, which produces a connection status in the resulting error message.

Why It Matters

CVE-2002-1484 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: siemens

Products: db4web

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

  • Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2002-1484.
  • Apply available patches — Visit vendor advisories for the latest security updates.
  • Monitor for exploitation — Check your SIEM/IDS logs for related indicators.

    • Use Vulnios to continuously monitor your exposure to CVE-2002-1484 and similar vulnerabilities.

    References & Sources

  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0201.html
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0125.html
  • http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10136.php
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5725
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0201.html
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0125.html
  • http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10136.php
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5725

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    Affected Products

    db4web

    Sources

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