How severe is CVE-2001-0453?

CVE-2001-0453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0453?

CVE-2001-0453 primarily affects Brs Webweaver. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0453?

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

When was CVE-2001-0453 published?

CVE-2001-0453 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0453

CVE-2001-0453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brs Webweaver 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Brs Webweaver
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in BRS WebWeaver HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the (1) syshelp, (2) sysimages, or (3) scripts directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0453?: Directory traversal vulnerability in BRS WebWeaver HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the (1) syshelp, (2) sysimages, or (3) scripts directories.
How severe is CVE-2001-0453?: CVE-2001-0453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0453?: CVE-2001-0453 primarily affects Brs Webweaver. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0453?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0453 published?: CVE-2001-0453 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.49_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.50_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.51_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.52_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.60_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.61_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:0.62_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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