CVE-2002-1416 json
The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authenticat…
published 2003-03-18 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1399
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.
Exploit prediction
1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- online.securityfocus.com http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288222 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/288222
mailing-list, exploit, vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/9925.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5519
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1416
- NVD CVE-2002-1416
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