How severe is CVE-2001-0626?

CVE-2001-0626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0626?

CVE-2001-0626 affects Oreilly Website Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0626?

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-2001-0626 published?

CVE-2001-0626 was published on 2001-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0626

CVE-2001-0626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oreilly Website Professional 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oreilly Website Professional
Published: 2001-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

O'Reilly Website Professional 2.5.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the physical path to the root directory via a URL request containing a ":" character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0626?: O'Reilly Website Professional 2.5.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the physical path to the root directory via a URL request containing a ":" character.
How severe is CVE-2001-0626?: CVE-2001-0626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0626?: CVE-2001-0626 affects Oreilly Website Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0626?: 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-2001-0626 published?: CVE-2001-0626 was published on 2001-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oreilly:website_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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