How severe is CVE-2001-0552?

CVE-2001-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0552?

CVE-2001-0552 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0552?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0552 published?

CVE-2001-0552 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0552

CVE-2001-0552 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0552?: ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.
How severe is CVE-2001-0552?: CVE-2001-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0552?: CVE-2001-0552 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0552 published?: CVE-2001-0552 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netview:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netview:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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