CVE-2002-1252

Name: CVE-2002-1252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-02-07T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Peoplesoft	Peopletools	8.14
Peoplesoft	Peopletools	8.15
Peoplesoft	Peopletools	8.16
Peoplesoft	Peopletools	8.17
Peoplesoft	Peopletools	8.18

References

http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21811Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10520.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6647
http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21811Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10520.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6647

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1252?

How severe is CVE-2002-1252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1252?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST