How severe is CVE-2002-2331?

CVE-2002-2331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2331?

CVE-2002-2331 primarily affects Cascadesoft W3mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2331?

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

When was CVE-2002-2331 published?

CVE-2002-2331 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2331

CVE-2002-2331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cascadesoft W3mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Cascadesoft W3mail
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

W3Mail 1.0.2 through 1.0.5 with server side scripting (SSI) enabled in the attachments directory does not properly restrict the types of files that can be uploaded as attachments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending code in MIME attachments, then requesting the attachments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2331?: W3Mail 1.0.2 through 1.0.5 with server side scripting (SSI) enabled in the attachments directory does not properly restrict the types of files that can be uploaded as attachments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending code in MIME attachments, then requesting the attachments.
How severe is CVE-2002-2331?: CVE-2002-2331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2331?: CVE-2002-2331 primarily affects Cascadesoft W3mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2331 published?: CVE-2002-2331 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cascadesoft:w3mail:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cascadesoft:w3mail:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cascadesoft:w3mail:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cascadesoft:w3mail:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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