CVE-2002-1559
CVE-2002-1559 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Research Systems Inc. Ion Script 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: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Research Systems Inc. Ion Script
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ion-p.exe (aka ion-p) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) C: (drive letter) or (2) .. (dot-dot) sequences in the page parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1559?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in ion-p.exe (aka ion-p) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) C: (drive letter) or (2) .. (dot-dot) sequences in the page parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1559?
- CVE-2002-1559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1559 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1559?
- CVE-2002-1559 affects Research Systems Inc. Ion Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1559?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-1559 published?
- CVE-2002-1559 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0447.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0448.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10518.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6091
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:research_systems_inc.:ion_script:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*