How severe is CVE-2002-0481?

CVE-2002-0481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0481?

CVE-2002-0481 affects Microsoft Outlook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0481?

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

When was CVE-2002-0481 published?

CVE-2002-0481 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0481

CVE-2002-0481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An interaction between Windows Media Player (WMP) and Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass Outlook security settings and execute Javascript via an IFRAME in an HTML email message that references .WMS (Windows Media Skin) or other WMP media files, whose onload handlers execute the player.LaunchURL() Javascript function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0481?: An interaction between Windows Media Player (WMP) and Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass Outlook security settings and execute Javascript via an IFRAME in an HTML email message that references .WMS (Windows Media Skin) or other WMP media files, whose onload handlers execute the player.LaunchURL() Javascript function.
How severe is CVE-2002-0481?: CVE-2002-0481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0481?: CVE-2002-0481 affects Microsoft Outlook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0481 published?: CVE-2002-0481 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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