How severe is CVE-2002-1716?

CVE-2002-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1716 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-2002-1716?

CVE-2002-1716 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1716?

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

When was CVE-2002-1716 published?

CVE-2002-1716 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1716

CVE-2002-1716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Host() function in the Microsoft spreadsheet component on Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files using the SaveAs capability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1716?: The Host() function in the Microsoft spreadsheet component on Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files using the SaveAs capability.
How severe is CVE-2002-1716?: CVE-2002-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1716 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-2002-1716?: CVE-2002-1716 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1716 published?: CVE-2002-1716 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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