CVE-2001-0901

CVE-2001-0901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hypermail Development Hypermail 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Description

Hypermail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a server supporting SSI via an attachment with a .shtml extension, which is archived on the server and can then be executed by requesting the URL for the attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0901?
Hypermail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a server supporting SSI via an attachment with a .shtml extension, which is archived on the server and can then be executed by requesting the URL for the attachment.
How severe is CVE-2001-0901?
CVE-2001-0901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0901 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0901?
CVE-2001-0901 affects Hypermail Development Hypermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0901?
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-2001-0901 published?
CVE-2001-0901 was published on 2001-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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