CVE-2002-0721SQL Server Vulnerability
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1)…
Published Sep 5, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0721 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Data Engine (Microsoft), SQL Server (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3) xp_displayparamstmt.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Data EngineMicrosoft | 1.0, 2000 | n/a |
| SQL ServerMicrosoft | 2000, 2000-sp1, 2000-sp2, 7.0, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2, 7.0-sp3, 7.0-sp4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 5, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitExploitDB-21718
- other20020815 Alert: Microsoft Security Bulletin - MS02-043
- other20020816 Microsoft SQL Server Extended Stored Procdure privilege upgrade vulnerabilities (#NISR15002002A)
- other20020816 Microsoft SQL Server Extended Stored Procdure privilege upgrade vulnerabilities (#NISR15002002A)
- otherMS02-043
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3)…
Affected: Data Engine (Microsoft) versions 1.0, 2000; SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 2000, 2000-sp1, 2000-sp2, 7.0, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2, 7.0-sp3, 7.0-sp4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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