How severe is CVE-2002-1582?

CVE-2002-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1582 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-2002-1582?

CVE-2002-1582 primarily affects Mailreader.com. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1582 published?

CVE-2002-1582 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1582

CVE-2002-1582 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mailreader.com with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mailreader.com
Published: 2004-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

compose.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.30 and 2.3.31, when using Sendmail as the Mail Transfer Agent, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the RealEmail configuration variable, which is used to call Sendmail in network.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1582?: compose.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.30 and 2.3.31, when using Sendmail as the Mail Transfer Agent, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the RealEmail configuration variable, which is used to call Sendmail in network.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2002-1582?: CVE-2002-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1582 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-2002-1582?: CVE-2002-1582 primarily affects Mailreader.com. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1582 published?: CVE-2002-1582 was published on 2004-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailreader.com:mailreader.com:2.3.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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