CVE-2002-1637: Multiple components in Oracle 9i Application Server (9iAS) are installed with over 160 default usernames an...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Oracle 9i Application Server components were shipped with many default usernames and passwords. If those accounts remain present and reachable, an attacker may be able to log in and gain privileges without exploiting memory corruption or complex logic flaws. Exposure is most likely in legacy Oracle 9i Application Server environments where installed default accounts were never removed, locked, or recredentialed, especially if management or database-connected services are reachable. Treat this as high priority if any Oracle 9iAS remains in production or connected to sensitive data. The issue is old, but default credentials can create direct unauthorized access with limited attacker effort. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Oracle 9i Application Server deployments.; Check Oracle and CERT guidance for supported remediation details.; Disable, remove, or recredential default accounts where confirmed present..

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Jun 29, 2026, 22:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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