How severe is CVE-2001-0460?

CVE-2001-0460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0460?

CVE-2001-0460 affects Baltimore Technologies Websweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0460?

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

When was CVE-2001-0460 published?

CVE-2001-0460 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0460

CVE-2001-0460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Baltimore Technologies Websweeper 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Baltimore Technologies Websweeper
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Websweeper 4.0 does not limit the length of certain HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via an extremely large HTTP Referrer: header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0460?: Websweeper 4.0 does not limit the length of certain HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via an extremely large HTTP Referrer: header.
How severe is CVE-2001-0460?: CVE-2001-0460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0460?: CVE-2001-0460 affects Baltimore Technologies Websweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0460?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0460 published?: CVE-2001-0460 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:baltimore_technologies:websweeper:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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