The Gateway GS-400 server has a default root password of "0001n" that can not be changed via the administrative interface, which can allow attackers to gain root privileges.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2002-1440 is rated High Risk (67.1/100): CVSS Critical severity, with medium exploitation likelihood (EPSS 1.74%). Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 0.77% | 1.74% | +0.98% |
| 2 | 2025-08-09 | 0.54% | 0.77% | +0.22% |
| 3 | 2025-03-30 | — | 0.54% | — |
Full EPSS history (10 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 2.0 | HIGH |
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10.0 | 10.0 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0126.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9864.php | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5472 | Vendor Advisory |