How severe is CVE-2002-0531?

CVE-2002-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0531?

CVE-2002-0531 primarily affects Emumail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0531?

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

When was CVE-2002-0531 published?

CVE-2002-0531 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0531

CVE-2002-0531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emumail 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emumail
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in emumail.cgi in EMU Webmail 4.5.x and 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the type parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0531?: Directory traversal vulnerability in emumail.cgi in EMU Webmail 4.5.x and 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the type parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0531?: CVE-2002-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0531?: CVE-2002-0531 primarily affects Emumail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0531 published?: CVE-2002-0531 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emumail:emumail:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emumail:emumail_red_hat_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emumail:emumail_red_hat_linux:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emumail:emumail_unix:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emumail:emumail_unix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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