CVE-2002-1526: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in emumail.cgi for EMU Webmail 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting emu webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in emumail.cgi for EMU Webmail 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or script via the email address field.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: emumail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emumail emu webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emu-webmail || rpm -q emu-webmail || emu-webmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emu-webmail sudo apt install emu-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold emu-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list emu-webmail sudo dnf downgrade emu-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add emu-webmail

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: EmuMail 5.0 Email Form - Script Injection

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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-2002-1526?

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

Is CVE-2002-1526 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1526 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-2002-1526 affect?

CVE-2002-1526 affects emu webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in emumail.cgi for EMU Webmail 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or script via the email address field.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1526?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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