CVE-2002-1711: BasiliX 1.1.0 saves attachments in a world readable /tmp/BasiliX directory, which allows local users to read o

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1711 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting basilix webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BasiliX 1.1.0 saves attachments in a world readable /tmp/BasiliX directory, which allows local users to read other users' attachments.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
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.

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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-2002-1711?

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

Is CVE-2002-1711 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1711 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-2002-1711 affect?

CVE-2002-1711 affects basilix webmail. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). BasiliX 1.1.0 saves attachments in a world readable /tmp/BasiliX directory, which allows local users to read other users' attachments.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1711?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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