CVE-2002-0131

Description

ActivePython ActiveX control for Python in the AXScript package, when used in Internet Explorer, does not prevent a script from reading files from the client's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a malicious web page containing Python script.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.49%

Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/250814	mailing list
http://marc.info/?t=101113015900001&r=1&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3893	vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7910.php	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0131?: CVE-2002-0131 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0131?: To fix CVE-2002-0131, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0131 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0131 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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