How severe is CVE-2002-1649?

CVE-2002-1649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1649?

CVE-2002-1649 affects Squirrelmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1649?

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

When was CVE-2002-1649 published?

CVE-2002-1649 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1649

CVE-2002-1649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Squirrelmail
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in read_body.php in SquirrelMail before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a javascript: URL in an IMG tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1649?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in read_body.php in SquirrelMail before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a javascript: URL in an IMG tag.
How severe is CVE-2002-1649?: CVE-2002-1649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1649?: CVE-2002-1649 affects Squirrelmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1649 published?: CVE-2002-1649 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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