CVE-2002-1056
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does...
CVE-2002-1056 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Outlook, published May 16, 2002. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 18.5%, the 97th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 18.5%EPSS, 97th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
- Record
CVE-2002-1056- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
- Record
CVE-2002-1056- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-1045No score
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
- Record
EUVD-2002-1045- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hxxf-r7jv-rrcjNo score
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does...
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
- Record
GHSA-hxxf-r7jv-rrcj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A429
securityfocus.com/bid/4397
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-021
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=101760380418890&w=2
online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/265621
iss.net/security_center/static/8708.php
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1056
github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxxf-r7jv-rrcj