CVE-2002-1252: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1252: The Application Messaging Gateway for PeopleTools 8.1x before 8.19, as used in various PeopleSoft products,...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2002-1252 affects legacy PeopleSoft deployments using PeopleTools 8.1x before 8.19. A remote attacker could abuse XML processing in the Application Messaging Gateway to read files from the server. This is mainly a confidentiality risk, but sensitive configuration files can create broader business impact. Exposure is most likely in old PeopleSoft environments still running PeopleTools 8.1x before 8.19 with the Application Messaging Gateway reachable over HTTP. Prioritize remediation if any affected PeopleSoft gateway is reachable beyond trusted networks. Legacy status lowers likelihood in modern estates, but arbitrary file read can expose credentials, configuration, or business data. Mitigation focus: Inventory PeopleSoft systems and confirm PeopleTools versions.; Upgrade affected PeopleTools 8.1x deployments to 8.19 or later vendor-supported guidance.; Restrict network access to the Application Messaging Gateway..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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