CVE-2002-1271

CVE-2002-1271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perl-mailtools 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

Description

The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default mailer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting them into the mail body, which is then processed by mailx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1271?
The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default mailer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting them into the mail body, which is then processed by mailx.
How severe is CVE-2002-1271?
CVE-2002-1271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1271 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1271?
CVE-2002-1271 primarily affects Perl-mailtools. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1271?
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-2002-1271 published?
CVE-2002-1271 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)