How severe is CVE-2002-0228?

CVE-2002-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0228?

CVE-2002-0228 primarily affects Microsoft Msn Messenger. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0228?

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

When was CVE-2002-0228 published?

CVE-2002-0228 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0228

CVE-2002-0228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Msn Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Msn Messenger
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to use Javascript that references an ActiveX object to obtain sensitive information such as display names and web site navigation, and possibly more when the user is connected to certain Microsoft sites (or DNS-spoofed sites).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0228?: Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to use Javascript that references an ActiveX object to obtain sensitive information such as display names and web site navigation, and possibly more when the user is connected to certain Microsoft sites (or DNS-spoofed sites).
How severe is CVE-2002-0228?: CVE-2002-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0228?: CVE-2002-0228 primarily affects Microsoft Msn Messenger. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0228 published?: CVE-2002-0228 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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