How severe is CVE-2002-0258?

CVE-2002-0258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0258?

CVE-2002-0258 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0258?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0258 published?

CVE-2002-0258 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0258

CVE-2002-0258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icewarp Web Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icewarp Web Mail
Published: 2002-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Merak Mail IceWarp Web Mail uses a static identifier as a user session ID that does not change across sessions, which could allow remote attackers with access to the ID to gain privileges as that user, e.g. by extracting the ID from the user's answer or forward URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0258?: Merak Mail IceWarp Web Mail uses a static identifier as a user session ID that does not change across sessions, which could allow remote attackers with access to the ID to gain privileges as that user, e.g. by extracting the ID from the user's answer or forward URLs.
How severe is CVE-2002-0258?: CVE-2002-0258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0258?: CVE-2002-0258 primarily affects Icewarp Web Mail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0258 published?: CVE-2002-0258 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101328887821909&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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