CVE-2002-1782

CVE-2002-1782 is a low-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Uw-imap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of University of Washington IMAP daemon (wu-imapd), when running on a system that does not allow shell access, allows a local user with a valid IMAP account to read arbitrary files as that user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1782?
The default configuration of University of Washington IMAP daemon (wu-imapd), when running on a system that does not allow shell access, allows a local user with a valid IMAP account to read arbitrary files as that user.
How severe is CVE-2002-1782?
CVE-2002-1782 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1782 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1782?
CVE-2002-1782 affects University Of Washington Uw-imap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1782?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1782 published?
CVE-2002-1782 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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