CVE-2002-0861
CVE-2002-0861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Web Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Office Web Components
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow paste operations via script" setting, even when it is disabled, via the (1) Copy method of the Cell object or (2) the Paste method of the Range object.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0861?
- Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow paste operations via script" setting, even when it is disabled, via the (1) Copy method of the Cell object or (2) the Paste method of the Range object.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0861?
- CVE-2002-0861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0861?
- CVE-2002-0861 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-2002-0861?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0861 published?
- CVE-2002-0861 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101829726516346&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8779.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4457
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-044
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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