How severe is CVE-2001-0098?

CVE-2001-0098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0098?

CVE-2001-0098 affects Bea Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0098?

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-2001-0098 published?

CVE-2001-0098 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0098

CVE-2001-0098 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Bea WebLogic Server before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL that begins with a ".." string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0098?: Buffer overflow in Bea WebLogic Server before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL that begins with a ".." string.
How severe is CVE-2001-0098?: CVE-2001-0098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0098?: CVE-2001-0098 affects Bea Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0098?: 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-2001-0098 published?: CVE-2001-0098 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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