How severe is CVE-2001-1196?

CVE-2001-1196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1196?

CVE-2001-1196 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1196?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1196 published?

CVE-2001-1196 was published on 2001-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1196

CVE-2001-1196 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2001-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in edit_action.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a '..' (dot dot) in the argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1196?: Directory traversal vulnerability in edit_action.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a '..' (dot dot) in the argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-1196?: CVE-2001-1196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1196?: CVE-2001-1196 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1196 published?: CVE-2001-1196 was published on 2001-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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