CVE-2002-0389

CVE-2002-0389 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Pipermail in Mailman stores private mail messages with predictable filenames in a world-executable directory, which allows local users to read private mailing list archives.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0389?
Pipermail in Mailman stores private mail messages with predictable filenames in a world-executable directory, which allows local users to read private mailing list archives.
How severe is CVE-2002-0389?
CVE-2002-0389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0389 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0389?
CVE-2002-0389 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0389?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0389 published?
CVE-2002-0389 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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