CVE-2002-0736

CVE-2002-0736 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Backoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft BackOffice 4.0 and 4.5, when configured to be accessible by other systems, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative ASP pages via an HTTP request with an authorization type (auth_type) that is not blank.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0736?
Microsoft BackOffice 4.0 and 4.5, when configured to be accessible by other systems, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative ASP pages via an HTTP request with an authorization type (auth_type) that is not blank.
How severe is CVE-2002-0736?
CVE-2002-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0736 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0736?
CVE-2002-0736 primarily affects Microsoft Backoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0736?
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-2002-0736 published?
CVE-2002-0736 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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