CVE-2002-0860

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 24, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101829911018463&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8778.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/3007
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4453
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-044
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101829911018463&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8778.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/3007
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4453
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-044

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0860?

CVE-2002-0860 is a none vulnerability published on September 24, 2002. The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.

When was CVE-2002-0860 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0860 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 24, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0860 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0860 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0860?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0860, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0860

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