How severe is CVE-2001-0983?

CVE-2001-0983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0983?

CVE-2001-0983 affects Ultraedit Ultraedit-32. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0983?

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

When was CVE-2001-0983 published?

CVE-2001-0983 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0983

CVE-2001-0983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ultraedit Ultraedit-32 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ultraedit Ultraedit-32
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

UltraEdit uses weak encryption to record FTP passwords in the uedit32.ini file, which allows local users who can read the file to decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0983?: UltraEdit uses weak encryption to record FTP passwords in the uedit32.ini file, which allows local users who can read the file to decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-0983?: CVE-2001-0983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0983?: CVE-2001-0983 affects Ultraedit Ultraedit-32. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0983 published?: CVE-2001-0983 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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