How severe is CVE-2002-2282?

CVE-2002-2282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2282?

CVE-2002-2282 affects Mcafee Virusscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2282?

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

When was CVE-2002-2282 published?

CVE-2002-2282 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2282

CVE-2002-2282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1, when the WebScanX.exe module is enabled, searches for particular DLLs from the user's home directory, even when browsing the local hard drive, which allows local users to run arbitrary code via malicious versions of those DLLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2282?: McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1, when the WebScanX.exe module is enabled, searches for particular DLLs from the user's home directory, even when browsing the local hard drive, which allows local users to run arbitrary code via malicious versions of those DLLs.
How severe is CVE-2002-2282?: CVE-2002-2282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2282?: CVE-2002-2282 affects Mcafee Virusscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2282 published?: CVE-2002-2282 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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