CVE-2002-1131Squirrelmail Vulnerability
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via (1) addressbook.php, (2) options.php, (3) search.php, or (4) help.php.
Published Sep 16, 2002 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1131, DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1132, DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1276, DSA-191
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-1131 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Squirrelmail.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Squirrelmail 1.2.6-1.1, Squirrelmail 1.2.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 7, 2025
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2002:204
- advisorysquirrelmail-php-xss(10145)
- patchRHSA-2002:204
- patch5763
Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via (1) addressbook.php, (2) options.php, (3) search.php, or (4) help.php.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 7, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelmailSquirrelmail | See advisory | 1.2.7 |
Patched Releases
Squirrelmail
1.2.6-1.1, 1.2.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 16, 2002
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 7, 2025
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2002:204
- advisorysquirrelmail-php-xss(10145)
- patchRHSA-2002:204
- patch5763
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via (1) addressbook.php, (2) options.php, (3) search.php, or (4) help.php.
Affected: Squirrelmail. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Squirrelmail 1.2.6-1.1, Squirrelmail 1.2.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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