How severe is CVE-2002-1180?

CVE-2002-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1180?

CVE-2002-1180 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1180?

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-2002-1180 published?

CVE-2002-1180 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1180

CVE-2002-1180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Services
Published: 2002-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A typographical error in the script source access permissions for Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 does not properly exclude .COM files, which allows attackers with only write permissions to upload malicious .COM files, aka "Script Source Access Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1180?: A typographical error in the script source access permissions for Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 does not properly exclude .COM files, which allows attackers with only write permissions to upload malicious .COM files, aka "Script Source Access Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2002-1180?: CVE-2002-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1180?: CVE-2002-1180 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1180?: 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-2002-1180 published?: CVE-2002-1180 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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