How severe is CVE-2002-2313?

CVE-2002-2313 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2313?

CVE-2002-2313 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2313?

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-2002-2313 published?

CVE-2002-2313 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2313

CVE-2002-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Eudora
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eudora email client 5.1.1, with "use Microsoft viewer" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an HTML email message containing a META refresh tag that references an embedded .mhtml file with ActiveX controls that execute a second embedded program, which is processed by Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2313?: Eudora email client 5.1.1, with "use Microsoft viewer" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an HTML email message containing a META refresh tag that references an embedded .mhtml file with ActiveX controls that execute a second embedded program, which is processed by Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2002-2313?: CVE-2002-2313 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2313?: CVE-2002-2313 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2313?: 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-2002-2313 published?: CVE-2002-2313 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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