How severe is CVE-2001-0986?

CVE-2001-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0986?

CVE-2001-0986 affects Microsoft Index Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0986?

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

When was CVE-2001-0986 published?

CVE-2001-0986 was published on 2001-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0986

CVE-2001-0986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Index Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Index Server
Published: 2001-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQLQHit.asp sample file in Microsoft Index Server 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the physical path, file attributes, or portions of source code by directly calling sqlqhit.asp with a CiScope parameter set to (1) webinfo, (2) extended_fileinfo, (3) extended_webinfo, or (4) fileinfo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0986?: SQLQHit.asp sample file in Microsoft Index Server 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the physical path, file attributes, or portions of source code by directly calling sqlqhit.asp with a CiScope parameter set to (1) webinfo, (2) extended_fileinfo, (3) extended_webinfo, or (4) fileinfo.
How severe is CVE-2001-0986?: CVE-2001-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0986?: CVE-2001-0986 affects Microsoft Index Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0986 published?: CVE-2001-0986 was published on 2001-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:index_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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