CVE-2002-0131 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary client files via malicious web pages using the ActivePython ActiveX control in Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0131?
CVE-2002-0131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activestate Activepython.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8w7-8vj5-pjjm.