How severe is CVE-2001-0689?

CVE-2001-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0689?

CVE-2001-0689 affects Trend Micro Virus Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0689?

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-2001-0689 published?

CVE-2001-0689 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0689

CVE-2001-0689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Virus Control System 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trend Micro Virus Control System
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in TrendMicro Virus Control System 1.8 allows a remote attacker to view configuration files and change the configuration via a certain CGI program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0689?: Vulnerability in TrendMicro Virus Control System 1.8 allows a remote attacker to view configuration files and change the configuration via a certain CGI program.
How severe is CVE-2001-0689?: CVE-2001-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0689?: CVE-2001-0689 affects Trend Micro Virus Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0689?: 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-2001-0689 published?: CVE-2001-0689 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0065.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:virus_control_system:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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