How severe is CVE-2001-0024?

CVE-2001-0024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0024?

CVE-2001-0024 affects Leif M. Wright Simplestmail.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0024 published?

CVE-2001-0024 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0024

CVE-2001-0024 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Leif M. Wright Simplestmail.cgi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Leif M. Wright Simplestmail.cgi
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

simplestmail.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the MyEmail parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0024?: simplestmail.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the MyEmail parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0024?: CVE-2001-0024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0024?: CVE-2001-0024 affects Leif M. Wright Simplestmail.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0024 published?: CVE-2001-0024 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leif_m._wright:simplestmail.cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*