How severe is CVE-2001-0250?

CVE-2001-0250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0250?

CVE-2001-0250 primarily affects Netscape Enterprise 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-2001-0250?

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

When was CVE-2001-0250 published?

CVE-2001-0250 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0250

CVE-2001-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscape Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Enterprise Server
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web Publishing feature in Netscape Enterprise Server 4.x and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories under the web server root via the INDEX command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0250?: The Web Publishing feature in Netscape Enterprise Server 4.x and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories under the web server root via the INDEX command.
How severe is CVE-2001-0250?: CVE-2001-0250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0250?: CVE-2001-0250 primarily affects Netscape Enterprise 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-2001-0250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0250 published?: CVE-2001-0250 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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