CVE-2001-1003

CVE-2001-1003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webct Respondus 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

Description

Respondus 1.1.2 for WebCT uses weak encryption to remember usernames and passwords, which allows local users who can read the WEBCT.SVR file to decrypt the passwords and gain additional privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1003?
Respondus 1.1.2 for WebCT uses weak encryption to remember usernames and passwords, which allows local users who can read the WEBCT.SVR file to decrypt the passwords and gain additional privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1003?
CVE-2001-1003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1003 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1003?
CVE-2001-1003 affects Webct Respondus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1003?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1003 published?
CVE-2001-1003 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)