CVE-2002-1708: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1708 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting basilix webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the (1) subject or (2) message fields.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basilix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basilix basilix webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison basilix-webmail sudo apt install basilix-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold basilix-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list basilix-webmail sudo dnf downgrade basilix-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add basilix-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: BasiliX Webmail 1.1 - Message Content 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-2002-1708?

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

Is CVE-2002-1708 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1708 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-2002-1708 affect?

CVE-2002-1708 affects basilix webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the (1) subject or (2) message fields.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1708?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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