How severe is CVE-2002-0455?

CVE-2002-0455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0455 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0455?

CVE-2002-0455 primarily affects Incredimail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0455?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0455 published?

CVE-2002-0455 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0455

CVE-2002-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Incredimail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Incredimail
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IncrediMail stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known pathnames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0455?: IncrediMail stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known pathnames.
How severe is CVE-2002-0455?: CVE-2002-0455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0455 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0455?: CVE-2002-0455 primarily affects Incredimail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0455?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0455 published?: CVE-2002-0455 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:incredimail:incredimail:build_560:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:incredimail:incredimail:build_618:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:incredimail:incredimail:build_1400185:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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