How severe is CVE-2001-0918?

CVE-2001-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0918?

CVE-2001-0918 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0918?

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

When was CVE-2001-0918 published?

CVE-2001-0918 was published on 2001-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0918

CVE-2001-0918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2001-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerabilities in CGI scripts in susehelp in SuSE 7.2 and 7.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by not opening files securely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0918?: Vulnerabilities in CGI scripts in susehelp in SuSE 7.2 and 7.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by not opening files securely.
How severe is CVE-2001-0918?: CVE-2001-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0918?: CVE-2001-0918 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0918 published?: CVE-2001-0918 was published on 2001-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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