How severe is CVE-2001-0412?

CVE-2001-0412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0412?

CVE-2001-0412 primarily affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11050. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0412?

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-2001-0412 published?

CVE-2001-0412 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0412

CVE-2001-0412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Services Switch 11050 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Content Services Switch 11050
Published: 2001-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Content Services (CSS) switch products 11800 and earlier, aka Arrowpoint, allows local users to gain privileges by entering debug mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0412?: Cisco Content Services (CSS) switch products 11800 and earlier, aka Arrowpoint, allows local users to gain privileges by entering debug mode.
How severe is CVE-2001-0412?: CVE-2001-0412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0412?: CVE-2001-0412 primarily affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11050. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0412?: 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-2001-0412 published?: CVE-2001-0412 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch_11050:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch_11150:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch_11800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*