How severe is CVE-2001-0921?

CVE-2001-0921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0921?

CVE-2001-0921 affects Netscape Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0921?

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

When was CVE-2001-0921 published?

CVE-2001-0921 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0921

CVE-2001-0921 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netscape Communicator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Communicator
Published: 2001-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netscape 4.79 and earlier for MacOS allows an attacker with access to the browser to obtain passwords from form fields by printing the document into which the password has been typed, which is printed in cleartext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0921?: Netscape 4.79 and earlier for MacOS allows an attacker with access to the browser to obtain passwords from form fields by printing the document into which the password has been typed, which is printed in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2001-0921?: CVE-2001-0921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0921?: CVE-2001-0921 affects Netscape Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0921?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0921 published?: CVE-2001-0921 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:*:*:macos:*:*:*:*:*

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