How severe is CVE-2001-0821?

CVE-2001-0821 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0821 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0821?

CVE-2001-0821 affects Dcscripts Dcshop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0821?

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

When was CVE-2001-0821 published?

CVE-2001-0821 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0821

CVE-2001-0821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dcscripts Dcshop 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dcscripts Dcshop
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of DCShop 1.002 beta places sensitive files in the cgi-bin directory, which could allow remote attackers to read sensitive data via an HTTP GET request for (1) orders.txt or (2) auth_user_file.txt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0821?: The default configuration of DCShop 1.002 beta places sensitive files in the cgi-bin directory, which could allow remote attackers to read sensitive data via an HTTP GET request for (1) orders.txt or (2) auth_user_file.txt.
How severe is CVE-2001-0821?: CVE-2001-0821 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0821 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0821?: CVE-2001-0821 affects Dcscripts Dcshop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0821?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0821 published?: CVE-2001-0821 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcshop:1.002_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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