How severe is CVE-2001-1161?

CVE-2001-1161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1161?

CVE-2001-1161 affects Lotus Domino R5 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1161?

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-2001-1161 published?

CVE-2001-1161 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1161

CVE-2001-1161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lotus Domino R5 Server 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lotus Domino R5 Server
Published: 2001-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerability in Lotus Domino 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute script on other web clients via a URL that ends in Javascript, which generates an error message that does not quote the resulting script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1161?: Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerability in Lotus Domino 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute script on other web clients via a URL that ends in Javascript, which generates an error message that does not quote the resulting script.
How severe is CVE-2001-1161?: CVE-2001-1161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1161?: CVE-2001-1161 affects Lotus Domino R5 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1161?: 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-2001-1161 published?: CVE-2001-1161 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lotus:domino_r5_server:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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