How severe is CVE-2002-1338?

CVE-2002-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1338?

CVE-2002-1338 affects Microsoft Office Web Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1338?

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

When was CVE-2002-1338 published?

CVE-2002-1338 was published on 2002-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1338

CVE-2002-1338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Web Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office Web Components
Published: 2002-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Load method in the Chart component of Office Web Components (OWC) 9 and 10 generates an exception when a specified file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1338?: The Load method in the Chart component of Office Web Components (OWC) 9 and 10 generates an exception when a specified file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1338?: CVE-2002-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1338?: CVE-2002-1338 affects Microsoft Office Web Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1338 published?: CVE-2002-1338 was published on 2002-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_components:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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