How severe is CVE-2001-1087?

CVE-2001-1087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1087?

CVE-2001-1087 primarily affects Network Appliance Netcache. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1087?

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-2001-1087 published?

CVE-2001-1087 was published on 2001-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1087

CVE-2001-1087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Appliance Netcache 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Appliance Netcache
Published: 2001-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the config.http.tunnel.allow_ports option on NetCache devices is set to +all, which allows remote attackers to connect to arbitrary ports on remote systems behind the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1087?: The default configuration of the config.http.tunnel.allow_ports option on NetCache devices is set to +all, which allows remote attackers to connect to arbitrary ports on remote systems behind the device.
How severe is CVE-2001-1087?: CVE-2001-1087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1087?: CVE-2001-1087 primarily affects Network Appliance Netcache. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1087?: 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-2001-1087 published?: CVE-2001-1087 was published on 2001-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:network_appliance:netcache:c700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:network_appliance:netcache:c1100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:network_appliance:netcache:c3100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:network_appliance:netcache:c6100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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