CVE-2001-0948
CVE-2001-0948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Valicert Enterprise Validation Authority 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Valicert Enterprise Validation Authority
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerability in ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) 3.3 through 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or display false information by including HTML or script in the certificate's description, which is executed when the certificate is viewed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0948?
- Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerability in ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) 3.3 through 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or display false information by including HTML or script in the certificate's description, which is executed when the certificate is viewed.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0948?
- CVE-2001-0948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0948 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-2001-0948?
- CVE-2001-0948 primarily affects Valicert Enterprise Validation Authority. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0948?
- 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-2001-0948 published?
- CVE-2001-0948 was published on 2001-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100749428517090&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3619
- http://www.valicert.com/support/security_advisory_eva.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7650
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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