How severe is CVE-2002-0696?

CVE-2002-0696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0696?

CVE-2002-0696 affects Microsoft Visual Foxpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0696?

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-2002-0696 published?

CVE-2002-0696 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0696

CVE-2002-0696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Foxpro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Foxpro
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 does not register its associated files with Internet Explorer, which allows remote attackers to execute Visual FoxPro applications without warning via HTML that references specially-crafted filenames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0696?: Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 does not register its associated files with Internet Explorer, which allows remote attackers to execute Visual FoxPro applications without warning via HTML that references specially-crafted filenames.
How severe is CVE-2002-0696?: CVE-2002-0696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0696?: CVE-2002-0696 affects Microsoft Visual Foxpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0696?: 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-2002-0696 published?: CVE-2002-0696 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_foxpro:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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