How severe is CVE-2002-1534?

CVE-2002-1534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1534?

CVE-2002-1534 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1534?

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

When was CVE-2002-1534 published?

CVE-2002-1534 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1534

CVE-2002-1534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Flash Player
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macromedia Flash Player allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML script in a .swf file that is hosted on a remote SMB share.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1534?: Macromedia Flash Player allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML script in a .swf file that is hosted on a remote SMB share.
How severe is CVE-2002-1534?: CVE-2002-1534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1534?: CVE-2002-1534 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1534 published?: CVE-2002-1534 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.29.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.40.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.47.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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