CVE-2002-0074
CVE-2002-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Help File search facility for Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to embed scripts into another user's session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0074?
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Help File search facility for Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to embed scripts into another user's session.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0074?
- CVE-2002-0074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0074 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0074?
- CVE-2002-0074 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0074?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0074 published?
- CVE-2002-0074 was published on 2002-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2002/Apr/0126.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-09.html
- http://www.cgisecurity.com/advisory/9.txt
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/Microsoft-IIS-vulnerabilities-MS02-018.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8802.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/883091
- http://www.osvdb.org/3338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4483
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-018
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A46
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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