CVE-2002-0727 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the Host function in Office Web Components when accessed through a browser.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0727?

CVE-2002-0727 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0727?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Office Web Components, Microsoft Project.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0727?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2002-0727 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0727 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gx66-9wfp-gpfc.