CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0727

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Host function in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 is vulnerable as components marked as safe for scripting allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the setTimeout method.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Office Web Components to the latest version and to limit the use of components marked as safe for scripting.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Host function in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 is exposed in components that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the setTimeout method.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS