How severe is CVE-2002-1581?

CVE-2002-1581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1581?

CVE-2002-1581 primarily affects Mailreader.com. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1581?

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

When was CVE-2002-1581 published?

CVE-2002-1581 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1581

CVE-2002-1581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mailreader.com 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mailreader.com
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in nph-mr.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.20 through 2.3.31 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a null byte (%00) in the configLanguage parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1581?: Directory traversal vulnerability in nph-mr.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.20 through 2.3.31 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a null byte (%00) in the configLanguage parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1581?: CVE-2002-1581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1581?: CVE-2002-1581 primarily affects Mailreader.com. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1581 published?: CVE-2002-1581 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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