CVE-2001-0555

CVE-2001-0555 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Screaming Media Siteware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a .. (dot dot) attack through (1) the SITEWare Editor's Desktop or (2) the template parameter in SWEditServlet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0555?
ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a .. (dot dot) attack through (1) the SITEWare Editor's Desktop or (2) the template parameter in SWEditServlet.
How severe is CVE-2001-0555?
CVE-2001-0555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0555 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0555?
CVE-2001-0555 affects Screaming Media Siteware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0555?
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-2001-0555 published?
CVE-2001-0555 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)