VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2002-1416
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.
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 1.77%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.77%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.77% probability · 77th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- webeasymail/webeasymail
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288222Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9925.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5519Vendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288222Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9925.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5519Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.