How severe is CVE-2001-0072?

CVE-2001-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0072?

CVE-2001-0072 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0072?

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

When was CVE-2001-0072 published?

CVE-2001-0072 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0072

CVE-2001-0072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Privacy Guard
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gpg (aka GnuPG) 1.0.4 and other versions imports both public and private keys from public key servers without notifying the user about the private keys, which could allow an attacker to break the web of trust.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0072?: gpg (aka GnuPG) 1.0.4 and other versions imports both public and private keys from public key servers without notifying the user about the private keys, which could allow an attacker to break the web of trust.
How severe is CVE-2001-0072?: CVE-2001-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0072?: CVE-2001-0072 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0072 published?: CVE-2001-0072 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.3b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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