How severe is CVE-2001-1045?

CVE-2001-1045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1045?

CVE-2001-1045 primarily affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1045?

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

When was CVE-2001-1045 published?

CVE-2001-1045 was published on 2001-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1045

CVE-2001-1045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basilix Basilix Webmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Basilix Basilix Webmail
Published: 2001-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in basilix.php3 in Basilix Webmail 1.0.3beta and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the request_id[DUMMY] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1045?: Directory traversal vulnerability in basilix.php3 in Basilix Webmail 1.0.3beta and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the request_id[DUMMY] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1045?: CVE-2001-1045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1045?: CVE-2001-1045 primarily affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1045 published?: CVE-2001-1045 was published on 2001-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.02_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.03_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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