How severe is CVE-2001-0549?

CVE-2001-0549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0549?

CVE-2001-0549 affects Symantec Liveupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0549?

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

When was CVE-2001-0549 published?

CVE-2001-0549 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0549

CVE-2001-0549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Liveupdate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Liveupdate
Published: 2001-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 stores proxy passwords in cleartext in a registry key, which could allow local users to obtain the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0549?: Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 stores proxy passwords in cleartext in a registry key, which could allow local users to obtain the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2001-0549?: CVE-2001-0549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0549?: CVE-2001-0549 affects Symantec Liveupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0549 published?: CVE-2001-0549 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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