How severe is CVE-2001-0642?

CVE-2001-0642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0642?

CVE-2001-0642 affects Incredimail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0642?

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

When was CVE-2001-0642 published?

CVE-2001-0642 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0642

CVE-2001-0642 is a low-severity vulnerability in Incredimail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Incredimail
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IncrediMail version 1400185 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files on the local hard drive by appending .. (dot dot) sequences to filenames listed in the content.ini file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0642?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IncrediMail version 1400185 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files on the local hard drive by appending .. (dot dot) sequences to filenames listed in the content.ini file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0642?: CVE-2001-0642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0642?: CVE-2001-0642 affects Incredimail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0642 published?: CVE-2001-0642 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:incredimail:incredimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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