How severe is CVE-2001-0020?

CVE-2001-0020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0020?

CVE-2001-0020 primarily affects Cisco Arrowpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0020?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0020 published?

CVE-2001-0020 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0020

CVE-2001-0020 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Arrowpoint with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Arrowpoint
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Arrowpoint (aka Cisco Content Services, or CSS) allows local unprivileged users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0020?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Arrowpoint (aka Cisco Content Services, or CSS) allows local unprivileged users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0020?: CVE-2001-0020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0020?: CVE-2001-0020 primarily affects Cisco Arrowpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0020 published?: CVE-2001-0020 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:arrowpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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