CVE-2002-1416: The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1416?

webeasymail: upgrade to newer than 3.4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1416 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1416 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-1416 affect?

CVE-2002-1416 affects webeasymail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-1416?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1416 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webeasymail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webeasymail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webeasymail webeasymail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.4.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.4.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.4.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webeasymail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webeasymail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2002-1416?

webeasymail: upgrade to newer than 3.4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1416 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1416 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-2002-1416 affect?

CVE-2002-1416 affects webeasymail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1416?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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