How severe is CVE-2001-0263?

CVE-2001-0263 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0263?

CVE-2001-0263 affects Gene6 G6 Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0263?

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-2001-0263 published?

CVE-2001-0263 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0263

CVE-2001-0263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gene6 G6 Ftp Server 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gene6 G6 Ftp Server
Published: 2001-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 (aka BPFTP Server 2.10) allows attackers to read file attributes outside of the web root via the (1) SIZE and (2) MDTM commands when the "show relative paths" option is not enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0263?: Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 (aka BPFTP Server 2.10) allows attackers to read file attributes outside of the web root via the (1) SIZE and (2) MDTM commands when the "show relative paths" option is not enabled.
How severe is CVE-2001-0263?: CVE-2001-0263 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0263?: CVE-2001-0263 affects Gene6 G6 Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0263?: 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-2001-0263 published?: CVE-2001-0263 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gene6:g6_ftp_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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