CVE-2002-0736

Name: CVE-2002-0736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft BackOffice 4.0 and 4.5, when configured to be accessible by other systems, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative ASP pages via an HTTP request with an authorization type (auth_type) that is not blank.. EPSS estimates a 31.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft BackOffice 4.0 and 4.5, when configured to be accessible by other systems, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative ASP pages via an HTTP request with an authorization type (auth_type) that is not blank.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.57%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Backoffice	4.0
Microsoft	Backoffice	4.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0208.html
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/8/38.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8862.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4528Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0208.html
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/8/38.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8862.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4528Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0736?

How severe is CVE-2002-0736?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0736?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST