CVE-2002-1559: Directory traversal vulnerability in ion-p.exe (aka ion-p) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1559 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ion script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	9.2% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: research systems inc.

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-03-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

research systems inc. ion script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ion-script || rpm -q ion-script || ion-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ion-script sudo apt install ion-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold ion-script

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ion-script sudo dnf downgrade ion-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add ion-script

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ION Script 1.4 - Remote File Disclosure

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1559?

ion script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1559 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1559 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1559 affect?

CVE-2002-1559 affects ion script. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2002-1559?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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