How severe is CVE-2002-0699?

CVE-2002-0699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0699?

CVE-2002-0699 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0699?

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

When was CVE-2002-0699 published?

CVE-2002-0699 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0699

CVE-2002-0699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the Certificate Enrollment ActiveX Control in Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allow remote attackers to delete digital certificates on a user's system via HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0699?: Unknown vulnerability in the Certificate Enrollment ActiveX Control in Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allow remote attackers to delete digital certificates on a user's system via HTML.
How severe is CVE-2002-0699?: CVE-2002-0699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0699?: CVE-2002-0699 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0699 published?: CVE-2002-0699 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

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