CVE-2013-2302: TransWARE Active! mail 6, when an external public interface is used, allows local users to obtain sensitive in

Routine

LOW 1.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2302 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting active\! mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TransWARE Active! mail 6, when an external public interface is used, allows local users to obtain sensitive information belonging to arbitrary users by leveraging shell access, as demonstrated by a TELNET or SSH session to the server.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2013-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: transware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-04 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

transware active\! mail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-mail || rpm -q active-mail || active-mail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-mail sudo apt install active-mail=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold active-mail

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-mail sudo dnf downgrade active-mail-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add active-mail

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-2013-2302?

active\! mail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2302 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2302 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-2013-2302 affect?

CVE-2013-2302 affects active\! mail. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). TransWARE Active! mail 6, when an external public interface is used, allows local users to obtain sensitive information belonging to arbitrary users by leveraging shell access, as demonstrated by a TELNET or SSH session to the server.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2302?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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