CVE-2002-1520: The CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, does not properl...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects old WatchGuard and RapidStream firewall appliances. A remote user could reach the command-line interface with administrator privileges because the SSH session was not closed correctly during authentication. For an exposed firewall management interface, that is a serious control-plane risk, but the sources do not show current exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running Firebox Vclass 3.2 or earlier, or RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, especially where SSH CLI management is reachable over untrusted networks. Treat this as high priority only if affected legacy appliances remain deployed. The business risk is administrator control of a firewall, but urgency depends on whether these obsolete systems still exist and expose SSH management. Mitigation focus: Inventory for affected WatchGuard Firebox Vclass and RSSA Appliance versions.; Apply the legacy vendor software update where available and supportable.; Restrict SSH CLI management to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 30, 2026, 03:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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