How severe is CVE-2002-1252?

CVE-2002-1252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1252?

CVE-2002-1252 primarily affects Peoplesoft Peopletools. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1252?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1252 published?

CVE-2002-1252 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1252

CVE-2002-1252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peoplesoft Peopletools 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Peoplesoft Peopletools
Published: 2003-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Application Messaging Gateway for PeopleTools 8.1x before 8.19, as used in various PeopleSoft products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via certain XML External Entities (XXE) fields in an HTTP POST request that is processed by the SimpleFileHandler handler.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1252?: The Application Messaging Gateway for PeopleTools 8.1x before 8.19, as used in various PeopleSoft products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via certain XML External Entities (XXE) fields in an HTTP POST request that is processed by the SimpleFileHandler handler.
How severe is CVE-2002-1252?: CVE-2002-1252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1252?: CVE-2002-1252 primarily affects Peoplesoft Peopletools. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1252 published?: CVE-2002-1252 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:peoplesoft:peopletools:8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peoplesoft:peopletools:8.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peoplesoft:peopletools:8.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peoplesoft:peopletools:8.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peoplesoft:peopletools:8.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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