How severe is CVE-2001-0520?

CVE-2001-0520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0520?

CVE-2001-0520 affects Aladdin Knowledge Systems Esafe Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0520?

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-2001-0520 published?

CVE-2001-0520 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0520

CVE-2001-0520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Knowledge Systems Esafe Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aladdin Knowledge Systems Esafe Gateway
Published: 2001-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Aladdin eSafe Gateway versions 3.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to circumvent filtering of SCRIPT tags by embedding the scripts within certain HTML tags including (1) onload in the BODY tag, (2) href in the A tag, (3) the BUTTON tag, (4) the INPUT tag, or (5) any other tag in which scripts can be defined.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0520?: Aladdin eSafe Gateway versions 3.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to circumvent filtering of SCRIPT tags by embedding the scripts within certain HTML tags including (1) onload in the BODY tag, (2) href in the A tag, (3) the BUTTON tag, (4) the INPUT tag, or (5) any other tag in which scripts can be defined.
How severe is CVE-2001-0520?: CVE-2001-0520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0520?: CVE-2001-0520 affects Aladdin Knowledge Systems Esafe Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0520?: 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-2001-0520 published?: CVE-2001-0520 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_knowledge_systems:esafe_gateway:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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