How severe is CVE-2001-0829?

CVE-2001-0829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0829?

CVE-2001-0829 affects Apache Tomcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0829?

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

When was CVE-2001-0829 published?

CVE-2001-0829 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0829

CVE-2001-0829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 3.2.1 allows a malicious webmaster to embed Javascript in a request for a .JSP file, which causes the Javascript to be inserted into an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0829?: A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 3.2.1 allows a malicious webmaster to embed Javascript in a request for a .JSP file, which causes the Javascript to be inserted into an error message.
How severe is CVE-2001-0829?: CVE-2001-0829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0829?: CVE-2001-0829 affects Apache Tomcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0829 published?: CVE-2001-0829 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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