CVE-2002-1582

Name: CVE-2002-1582
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1582 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. compose.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.30 and 2.3.31, when using Sendmail as the Mail Transfer Agent, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the RealEmail configuration variable, which is used to call Sendmail in network.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

compose.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.30 and 2.3.31, when using Sendmail as the Mail Transfer Agent, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the RealEmail configuration variable, which is used to call Sendmail in network.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mailreader.Com	Mailreader.Com	2.3.30
Mailreader.Com	Mailreader.Com	2.3.31

References

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10491.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mailreader.com/download/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/297428Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6058Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10491.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mailreader.com/download/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/297428Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6058Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1582?

How severe is CVE-2002-1582?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1582 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1582?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST