CVE-2001-1172
CVE-2001-1172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Omnisecure Httprotect 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Omnisecure Httprotect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OmniSecure HTTProtect 1.1.1 allows a superuser without omnish privileges to modify a protected file by creating a symbolic link to that file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1172?
- OmniSecure HTTProtect 1.1.1 allows a superuser without omnish privileges to modify a protected file by creating a symbolic link to that file.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1172?
- CVE-2001-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1172 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-2001-1172?
- CVE-2001-1172 affects Omnisecure Httprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1172?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-1172 published?
- CVE-2001-1172 was published on 2001-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0357.html
- http://www.omnisecure.com/security-alert.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/5452
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6880
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:omnisecure:httprotect:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*