Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2002-1143?

Affected: Excel (Microsoft) versions 2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2; Word (Microsoft) versions 2000, 2000-sp2, 2000-sr1, 2000-sr1a, 2001, 2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2002-1143 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2002-1143 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2002-1143?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2002-1143?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2002-1143 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2002-1143

MediumPublic exploit

Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and…

Published Apr 11, 2003 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2002-1143 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Excel (Microsoft), Word (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 54% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

54%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

18 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ExcelMicrosoft	2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2	n/a
WordMicrosoft	2000, 2000-sp2, 2000-sr1, 2000-sr1a, 2001, 2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 11, 2003
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

advisory20020826 Security side-effects of Word fields
advisory20020919 More vulnerabilities (Re: Security side-effects of Word fields)
advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:202
advisoryVU#899713
advisory5764

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Inform…
Affected: Excel (Microsoft) versions 2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2; Word (Microsoft) versions 2000, 2000-sp2, 2000-sr1, 2000-sr1a, 2001, 2002, 2002-sp1, 2002-sp2. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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