How severe is CVE-2002-0619?

CVE-2002-0619 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0619 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-2002-0619?

CVE-2002-0619 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0619?

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-2002-0619 published?

CVE-2002-0619 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0619

CVE-2002-0619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Mail Merge Tool in Microsoft Word 2002 for Windows, when Microsoft Access is present on a system, allows remote attackers to execute Visual Basic (VBA) scripts within a mail merge document that is saved in HTML format, aka a "Variant of MS00-071, Word Mail Merge Vulnerability" (CVE-2000-0788).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0619?: The Mail Merge Tool in Microsoft Word 2002 for Windows, when Microsoft Access is present on a system, allows remote attackers to execute Visual Basic (VBA) scripts within a mail merge document that is saved in HTML format, aka a "Variant of MS00-071, Word Mail Merge Vulnerability" (CVE-2000-0788).
How severe is CVE-2002-0619?: CVE-2002-0619 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0619 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-2002-0619?: CVE-2002-0619 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0619?: 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-2002-0619 published?: CVE-2002-0619 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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