CVE-2001-0556

CVE-2001-0556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nedit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or portions of a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0556?
The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or portions of a file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0556?
CVE-2001-0556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0556 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0556?
CVE-2001-0556 affects Nedit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0556?
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-2001-0556 published?
CVE-2001-0556 was published on 2001-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)