CVE-2001-0462

CVE-2001-0462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spencer Christensen Perl Web Server 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 Perl web server 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0462?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Perl web server 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.
How severe is CVE-2001-0462?
CVE-2001-0462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0462 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0462?
CVE-2001-0462 primarily affects Spencer Christensen Perl Web Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0462?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0462 published?
CVE-2001-0462 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)