How severe is CVE-2001-0054?

CVE-2001-0054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0054?

CVE-2001-0054 affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0054?

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

When was CVE-2001-0054 published?

CVE-2001-0054 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0054

CVE-2001-0054 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u File Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u File Server
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FTP Serv-U before 2.5i allows remote attackers to escape the FTP root and read arbitrary files by appending a string such as "/..%20." to a CD command, a variant of a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0054?: Directory traversal vulnerability in FTP Serv-U before 2.5i allows remote attackers to escape the FTP root and read arbitrary files by appending a string such as "/..%20." to a CD command, a variant of a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0054?: CVE-2001-0054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0054?: CVE-2001-0054 affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0054 published?: CVE-2001-0054 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.0.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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