CVE-2002-0411: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in message.php for AeroMail before 1.45 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0411 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aeromail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in message.php for AeroMail before 1.45 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript as an AeroMail user via an email message with the script in the Subject line.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aeromail

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aeromail aeromail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.02 · 1.10 · 1.20 · 1.26 · 1.30 · 1.40

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aeromail || rpm -q aeromail || aeromail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aeromail sudo apt install aeromail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo apt-mark hold aeromail

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aeromail sudo dnf downgrade aeromail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add aeromail

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0411?

aeromail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0411 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0411 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0411 affect?

CVE-2002-0411 affects aeromail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in message.php for AeroMail before 1.45 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript as an AeroMail user via an email message with the script in the Subject line.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0411?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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