CVE-2001-0523

CVE-2001-0523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eeye Digital Security Secureiis 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

Description

eEye SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to bypass filtering of requests made to SecureIIS by escaping HTML characters within the request, which could allow a remote attacker to use restricted variables and perform directory traversal attacks on vulnerable programs that would otherwise be protected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0523?
eEye SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to bypass filtering of requests made to SecureIIS by escaping HTML characters within the request, which could allow a remote attacker to use restricted variables and perform directory traversal attacks on vulnerable programs that would otherwise be protected.
How severe is CVE-2001-0523?
CVE-2001-0523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0523 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0523?
CVE-2001-0523 primarily affects Eeye Digital Security Secureiis. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0523?
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-2001-0523 published?
CVE-2001-0523 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)