How severe is CVE-2001-0808?

CVE-2001-0808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0808?

CVE-2001-0808 primarily affects Yngve Svendsen Gnatsweb. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0808?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0808 published?

CVE-2001-0808 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0808

CVE-2001-0808 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yngve Svendsen Gnatsweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yngve Svendsen Gnatsweb
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gnatsweb.pl in GNATS GnatsWeb 2.7 through 3.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain characters in the help_file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0808?: gnatsweb.pl in GNATS GnatsWeb 2.7 through 3.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain characters in the help_file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0808?: CVE-2001-0808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0808?: CVE-2001-0808 primarily affects Yngve Svendsen Gnatsweb. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0808 published?: CVE-2001-0808 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:yngve_svendsen:gnatsweb:2.7_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yngve_svendsen:gnatsweb:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yngve_svendsen:gnatsweb:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yngve_svendsen:gnatsweb:3.95:gnats_4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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