How severe is CVE-2002-1290?

CVE-2002-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1290?

CVE-2002-1290 affects Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1290?

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

When was CVE-2002-1290 published?

CVE-2002-1290 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1290

CVE-2002-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Java Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Java Virtual Machine
Published: 2002-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read and modify the contents of the Clipboard via an applet that accesses the (1) ClipBoardGetText and (2) ClipBoardSetText methods of the INativeServices class.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1290?: The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read and modify the contents of the Clipboard via an applet that accesses the (1) ClipBoardGetText and (2) ClipBoardSetText methods of the INativeServices class.
How severe is CVE-2002-1290?: CVE-2002-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1290?: CVE-2002-1290 affects Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1290 published?: CVE-2002-1290 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:java_virtual_machine:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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