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

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

Affected products (1)