CVE-2001-0253

CVE-2001-0253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iweb Systems Hyperseek with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in hsx.cgi program in iWeb Hyperseek 2000 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) attack in the show parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0253?
Directory traversal vulnerability in hsx.cgi program in iWeb Hyperseek 2000 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) attack in the show parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0253?
CVE-2001-0253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0253?
CVE-2001-0253 affects Iweb Systems Hyperseek. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0253?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0253 published?
CVE-2001-0253 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)