CVE-2001-0925

CVE-2001-0925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Apache Http Server
• Published: 2001-03-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default installation of Apache before 1.3.19 allows remote attackers to list directories instead of the multiview index.html file via an HTTP request for a path that contains many / (slash) characters, which causes the path to be mishandled by (1) mod_negotiation, (2) mod_dir, or (3) mod_autoindex.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0925?

The default installation of Apache before 1.3.19 allows remote attackers to list directories instead of the multiview index.html file via an HTTP request for a path that contains many / (slash) characters, which causes the path to be mishandled by (1) mod_negotiation, (2) mod_dir, or (3) mod_autoindex.

How severe is CVE-2001-0925?

CVE-2001-0925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0925?

CVE-2001-0925 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0925?

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

When was CVE-2001-0925 published?

CVE-2001-0925 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://www.apacheweek.com/features/security-13
• http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-067
• http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-077.php3
• http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1452.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/168497
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/178066
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/193081
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2503
• http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=1&start=2002-01-27&end=2002-02-02&mid=199857&threads=1
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6921
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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