CVE-2001-0404

CVE-2001-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Javaserver Web Dev Kit 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in JavaServer Web Dev Kit (JSWDK) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP request to the WEB-INF directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0404?
Directory traversal vulnerability in JavaServer Web Dev Kit (JSWDK) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP request to the WEB-INF directory.
How severe is CVE-2001-0404?
CVE-2001-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0404 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0404?
CVE-2001-0404 affects Sun Javaserver Web Dev Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0404?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0404 published?
CVE-2001-0404 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)