CVE-2002-0131

N/A Unknown
Published: March 25, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?t=101113015900001&r=1&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7910.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/250814
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3893
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://marc.info/?t=101113015900001&r=1&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7910.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/250814
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3893
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.0%
87th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

activestate