How severe is CVE-2002-2043?

CVE-2002-2043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2043?

CVE-2002-2043 primarily affects Cyrus Sasl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2043?

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

When was CVE-2002-2043 published?

CVE-2002-2043 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2043

CVE-2002-2043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyrus Sasl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cyrus Sasl
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the LDAP and MySQL authentication patch for Cyrus SASL 1.5.24 and 1.5.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and log in as arbitrary POP mail users via the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2043?: SQL injection vulnerability in the LDAP and MySQL authentication patch for Cyrus SASL 1.5.24 and 1.5.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and log in as arbitrary POP mail users via the password.
How severe is CVE-2002-2043?: CVE-2002-2043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2043?: CVE-2002-2043 primarily affects Cyrus Sasl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2043 published?: CVE-2002-2043 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cyrus:sasl:1.5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cyrus:sasl:1.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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