CVE-2001-1189

CVE-2001-1189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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

Description

IBM Websphere Application Server 3.5.3 and earlier stores a password in cleartext in the sas.server.props file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords via a JSP script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1189?
IBM Websphere Application Server 3.5.3 and earlier stores a password in cleartext in the sas.server.props file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords via a JSP script.
How severe is CVE-2001-1189?
CVE-2001-1189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1189 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1189?
CVE-2001-1189 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1189?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1189 published?
CVE-2001-1189 was published on 2001-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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