How severe is CVE-2001-0229?

CVE-2001-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0229?

CVE-2001-0229 affects Sun Chilisoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0229?

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-2001-0229 published?

CVE-2001-0229 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0229

CVE-2001-0229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Chilisoft with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Chilisoft
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Chili!Soft ASP for Linux before 3.6 does not properly set group privileges when running in inherited mode, which could allow attackers to gain privileges via malicious scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0229?: Chili!Soft ASP for Linux before 3.6 does not properly set group privileges when running in inherited mode, which could allow attackers to gain privileges via malicious scripts.
How severe is CVE-2001-0229?: CVE-2001-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0229?: CVE-2001-0229 affects Sun Chilisoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0229?: 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-2001-0229 published?: CVE-2001-0229 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0112.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:chilisoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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