How severe is CVE-2002-1139?

CVE-2002-1139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1139?

CVE-2002-1139 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 98 Plus Pack. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1139?

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

When was CVE-2002-1139 published?

CVE-2002-1139 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1139

CVE-2002-1139 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 98 Plus Pack 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 98 Plus Pack
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows attackers to place an executable file in a known location on a user's system, aka "Incorrect Target Path for Zipped File Decompression."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1139?: The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows attackers to place an executable file in a known location on a user's system, aka "Incorrect Target Path for Zipped File Decompression."
How severe is CVE-2002-1139?: CVE-2002-1139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1139?: CVE-2002-1139 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 98 Plus Pack. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1139 published?: CVE-2002-1139 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_98_plus_pack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*

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