CVE-2002-0721

CVE-2002-0721 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3) xp_displayparamstmt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0721?
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3) xp_displayparamstmt.
How severe is CVE-2002-0721?
CVE-2002-0721 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0721 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0721?
CVE-2002-0721 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0721?
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-2002-0721 published?
CVE-2002-0721 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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