CVE-2002-1710: The attachment capability in Compose Mail in BasiliX Webmail 1.1.0 does not check whether the attachment was u

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1710 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting basilix webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The attachment capability in Compose Mail in BasiliX Webmail 1.1.0 does not check whether the attachment was uploaded by the user or came from a HTTP POST, which could allow local users to steal sensitive information like a password file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
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.

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-2002-1710?

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

Is CVE-2002-1710 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1710 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-2002-1710 affect?

CVE-2002-1710 affects basilix webmail. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). The attachment capability in Compose Mail in BasiliX Webmail 1.1.0 does not check whether the attachment was uploaded by the user or came from a HTTP POST, which could allow local users to steal sensitive information like a password file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1710?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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