CVE-2002-0131

CVE-2002-0131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Activestate Activepython with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0131?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0131?
CVE-2002-0131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0131 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0131?
CVE-2002-0131 primarily affects Activestate Activepython. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0131?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0131 published?
CVE-2002-0131 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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