# CVE-2002-2331: W3Mail 1.0.2 through 1.0.5 with server side scripting (SSI) enabled in the attachments directory does not properly restrict the types of fil

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-26 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

W3Mail 1.0.2 through 1.0.5 with server side scripting (SSI) enabled in the attachments directory does not properly restrict the types of files that can be uploaded as attachments, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending code in MIME attachments, then requesting the attachments.

## What to do

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## References

- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284232
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5314
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9680.php

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