How severe is CVE-2001-0893?

CVE-2001-0893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0893?

CVE-2001-0893 affects Acme Mini Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0893?

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

When was CVE-2001-0893 published?

CVE-2001-0893 was published on 2001-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0893

CVE-2001-0893 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acme Mini Httpd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Acme Mini Httpd
Published: 2001-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0893?: Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.
How severe is CVE-2001-0893?: CVE-2001-0893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0893?: CVE-2001-0893 affects Acme Mini Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0893 published?: CVE-2001-0893 was published on 2001-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acme:mini_httpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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