How severe is CVE-2002-0860?

CVE-2002-0860 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0860?

CVE-2002-0860 primarily affects Microsoft Office Web Components. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0860?

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

When was CVE-2002-0860 published?

CVE-2002-0860 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0860

CVE-2002-0860 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Web Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office Web Components
Published: 2002-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0860?: The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0860?: CVE-2002-0860 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0860?: CVE-2002-0860 primarily affects Microsoft Office Web Components. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0860?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0860 published?: CVE-2002-0860 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_components:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_components:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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