How severe is CVE-2002-0049?

CVE-2002-0049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0049?

CVE-2002-0049 affects Microsoft Exchange Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0049?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0049 published?

CVE-2002-0049 was published on 2002-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0049

CVE-2002-0049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
Published: 2002-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 System Attendant gives "Everyone" group privileges to the WinReg key, which could allow remote attackers to read or modify registry keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0049?: Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 System Attendant gives "Everyone" group privileges to the WinReg key, which could allow remote attackers to read or modify registry keys.
How severe is CVE-2002-0049?: CVE-2002-0049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0049?: CVE-2002-0049 affects Microsoft Exchange Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0049 published?: CVE-2002-0049 was published on 2002-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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