How severe is CVE-2002-1708?

CVE-2002-1708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1708 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-2002-1708?

CVE-2002-1708 affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1708?

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

When was CVE-2002-1708 published?

CVE-2002-1708 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1708

CVE-2002-1708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basilix Basilix Webmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Basilix Basilix Webmail
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the (1) subject or (2) message fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1708?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the (1) subject or (2) message fields.
How severe is CVE-2002-1708?: CVE-2002-1708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1708 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-2002-1708?: CVE-2002-1708 affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1708 published?: CVE-2002-1708 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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