CVE-2002-1143

CVE-2002-1143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Information Disclosure."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1143?
Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Information Disclosure."
How severe is CVE-2002-1143?
CVE-2002-1143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1143?
CVE-2002-1143 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1143 published?
CVE-2002-1143 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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