How severe is CVE-2002-1145?

CVE-2002-1145 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1145 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-2002-1145?

CVE-2002-1145 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1145?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1145 published?

CVE-2002-1145 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1145

CVE-2002-1145 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
Published: 2002-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The xp_runwebtask stored procedure in the Web Tasks component of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 can be executed by PUBLIC, which allows an attacker to gain privileges by updating a webtask that is owned by the database owner through the msdb.dbo.mswebtasks table, which does not have strong permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1145?: The xp_runwebtask stored procedure in the Web Tasks component of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 can be executed by PUBLIC, which allows an attacker to gain privileges by updating a webtask that is owned by the database owner through the msdb.dbo.mswebtasks table, which does not have strong permissions.
How severe is CVE-2002-1145?: CVE-2002-1145 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1145 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-2002-1145?: CVE-2002-1145 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1145 published?: CVE-2002-1145 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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