How severe is CVE-2002-0978?

CVE-2002-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0978?

CVE-2002-0978 affects Microsoft File Transfer Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0978?

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

When was CVE-2002-0978 published?

CVE-2002-0978 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0978

CVE-2002-0978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft File Transfer Manager 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft File Transfer Manager
Published: 2002-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft File Transfer Manager (FTM) ActiveX control before 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files to arbitrary locations via a man-in-the-middle attack with modified TGT and TGN parameters in a call to the "Persist" function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0978?: Microsoft File Transfer Manager (FTM) ActiveX control before 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files to arbitrary locations via a man-in-the-middle attack with modified TGT and TGN parameters in a call to the "Persist" function.
How severe is CVE-2002-0978?: CVE-2002-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0978?: CVE-2002-0978 affects Microsoft File Transfer Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0978 published?: CVE-2002-0978 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0189.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:file_transfer_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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