CVE-2002-0131 describes a vulnerability in the ActivePython ActiveX control within the AXScript package, affecting ActiveState ActivePython when used with Internet Explorer. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a client's filesystem by embedding malicious Python script in a web page. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 5.0), it has a low attack complexity and requires no authentication, leading to potential information disclosure. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage for this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:activestate:activepython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:activestate:activepython:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.