How severe is CVE-2001-0131?

CVE-2001-0131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0131?

CVE-2001-0131 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0131?

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

When was CVE-2001-0131 published?

CVE-2001-0131 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0131

CVE-2001-0131 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

htpasswd and htdigest in Apache 2.0a9, 1.3.14, and others allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0131?: htpasswd and htdigest in Apache 2.0a9, 1.3.14, and others allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0131?: CVE-2001-0131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0131?: CVE-2001-0131 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0131?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0131 published?: CVE-2001-0131 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.0:alpha9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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