How severe is CVE-2002-0697?

CVE-2002-0697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0697?

CVE-2002-0697 affects Microsoft Metadirectory Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0697?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0697 published?

CVE-2002-0697 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0697

CVE-2002-0697 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Metadirectory Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Metadirectory Services
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify sensitive data by using an LDAP client to directly connect to MMS and bypass the checks for MMS credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0697?: Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify sensitive data by using an LDAP client to directly connect to MMS and bypass the checks for MMS credentials.
How severe is CVE-2002-0697?: CVE-2002-0697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0697?: CVE-2002-0697 affects Microsoft Metadirectory Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0697 published?: CVE-2002-0697 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:metadirectory_services:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*