How severe is CVE-2001-0245?

CVE-2001-0245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0245?

CVE-2001-0245 primarily affects Microsoft Index Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0245?

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

When was CVE-2001-0245 published?

CVE-2001-0245 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0245

CVE-2001-0245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Index Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Index Server
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Index Server 2.0 in Windows NT 4.0, and Indexing Service in Windows 2000, allows remote attackers to read server-side include files via a malformed search request, aka a new variant of the "Malformed Hit-Highlighting" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0245?: Microsoft Index Server 2.0 in Windows NT 4.0, and Indexing Service in Windows 2000, allows remote attackers to read server-side include files via a malformed search request, aka a new variant of the "Malformed Hit-Highlighting" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0245?: CVE-2001-0245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0245?: CVE-2001-0245 primarily affects Microsoft Index Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0245?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0245 published?: CVE-2001-0245 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:index_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:indexing_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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