How severe is CVE-2001-0688?

CVE-2001-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0688?

CVE-2001-0688 primarily affects Transsoft Broker Ftp Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0688?

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

When was CVE-2001-0688 published?

CVE-2001-0688 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0688

CVE-2001-0688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Transsoft Broker Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Transsoft Broker Ftp Server
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Broker FTP Server 5.9.5.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by repeatedly issuing an invalid CD or CWD ("CD . .") command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0688?: Broker FTP Server 5.9.5.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by repeatedly issuing an invalid CD or CWD ("CD . .") command.
How severe is CVE-2001-0688?: CVE-2001-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0688?: CVE-2001-0688 primarily affects Transsoft Broker Ftp Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0688 published?: CVE-2001-0688 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:3.0_build_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:4.7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:transsoft:broker_ftp_server:5.9.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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