CVE-2001-1118

CVE-2001-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roxen Roxen Webserver 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

Description

A module in Roxen 2.0 before 2.0.92, and 2.1 before 2.1.264, does not properly decode UTF-8, Mac and ISO-2202 encoded URLs, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands or view arbitrary files via an encoded URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1118?
A module in Roxen 2.0 before 2.0.92, and 2.1 before 2.1.264, does not properly decode UTF-8, Mac and ISO-2202 encoded URLs, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands or view arbitrary files via an encoded URL.
How severe is CVE-2001-1118?
CVE-2001-1118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1118 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1118?
CVE-2001-1118 primarily affects Roxen Roxen Webserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1118?
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-2001-1118 published?
CVE-2001-1118 was published on 2001-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)