How severe is CVE-2001-0216?

CVE-2001-0216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0216?

CVE-2001-0216 affects Mnscu Pals Webpals. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0216?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0216 published?

CVE-2001-0216 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0216

CVE-2001-0216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mnscu Pals Webpals with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mnscu Pals Webpals
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PALS Library System pals-cgi program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the documentName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0216?: PALS Library System pals-cgi program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the documentName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0216?: CVE-2001-0216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0216?: CVE-2001-0216 affects Mnscu Pals Webpals. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0216 published?: CVE-2001-0216 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mnscu_pals:webpals:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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