How severe is CVE-2001-0180?

CVE-2001-0180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0180?

CVE-2001-0180 affects Lars Ellingsen Guestserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0180?

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-2001-0180 published?

CVE-2001-0180 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0180

CVE-2001-0180 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lars Ellingsen Guestserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lars Ellingsen Guestserver
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Lars Ellingsen guestserver.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "email" parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0180?: Lars Ellingsen guestserver.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "email" parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0180?: CVE-2001-0180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0180?: CVE-2001-0180 affects Lars Ellingsen Guestserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0180?: 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-2001-0180 published?: CVE-2001-0180 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lars_ellingsen:guestserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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