CVE-2002-2074: SQL injection vulnerability in Mailidx before 20020105 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comman

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mailidx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Mailidx before 20020105 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search web page.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: erwin lansing

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 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

erwin lansing mailidx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20010925

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20010925

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20010925 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mailidx sudo apt install mailidx=<VERSION_BEFORE_20010925> sudo apt-mark hold mailidx

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

dnf --showduplicates list mailidx sudo dnf downgrade mailidx-<VERSION_BEFORE_20010925> sudo dnf versionlock add mailidx

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-2002-2074?

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

Is CVE-2002-2074 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2074 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-2002-2074 affect?

CVE-2002-2074 affects mailidx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Mailidx before 20020105 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search web page.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2074?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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