How severe is CVE-2002-2326?

CVE-2002-2326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2326 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2326?

CVE-2002-2326 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2326?

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

When was CVE-2002-2326 published?

CVE-2002-2326 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2326

CVE-2002-2326 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Mail.app in Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.0.4 and 10.1 through 10.1.5 sends iDisk authentication credentials in cleartext when connecting to Mac.com, which could allow remote attackers to obtain passwords by sniffing network traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2326?: The default configuration of Mail.app in Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.0.4 and 10.1 through 10.1.5 sends iDisk authentication credentials in cleartext when connecting to Mac.com, which could allow remote attackers to obtain passwords by sniffing network traffic.
How severe is CVE-2002-2326?: CVE-2002-2326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2326 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2326?: CVE-2002-2326 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2326?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2326 published?: CVE-2002-2326 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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