CVE-2001-0081

CVE-2001-0081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncipher 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

Description

swinit in nCipher does not properly disable the Operator Card Set recovery feature even when explicitly disabled by the user, which could allow attackers to gain access to application keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0081?
swinit in nCipher does not properly disable the Operator Card Set recovery feature even when explicitly disabled by the user, which could allow attackers to gain access to application keys.
How severe is CVE-2001-0081?
CVE-2001-0081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0081 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0081?
CVE-2001-0081 affects Ncipher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0081?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0081 published?
CVE-2001-0081 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)