UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2002-08-12

CVE-2002-0528

watchguard soho_firewall Security Advisory (CVE-2002-0528)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2002-0528 impacting watchguard soho_firewall. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Watchguard SOHO firewall 5.0.35 unpredictably disables certain IP restrictions for customized services that were set before the administrator upgrades to 5.0.35, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the intended access control rules.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product watchguard / soho_firewall
Affected Versions 5.0.35
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2002-0528 impacting watchguard soho_firewall.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2002-0528.yaml
id: cve-2002-0528

info:
  name: watchguard soho_firewall - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2002-0528 affecting watchguard soho_firewall.
    Evaluation: Watchguard SOHO firewall 5.0.35 unpredictably disables certain IP restrictions for customized services that were set before the administrator upgrades...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2002-0528
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2002-0528
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2002-0528,watchguard,soho_firewall,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "soho_firewall"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2002-0528.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2002-0528
# Target: watchguard soho_firewall | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2002-0528 (watchguard soho_firewall)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against watchguard soho_firewall scope (5.0.35).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2002-0528.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2002-0528
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install soho_firewall 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade soho_firewall 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update soho_firewall

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i soho_firewall 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i soho_firewall

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2002-0528 in watchguard soho_firewall?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update watchguard soho_firewall packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2002-0528?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2002-0528?

CVE-2002-0528 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2002-0528
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor watchguard
Product soho_firewall
Published 2002-08-12
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C