How severe is CVE-2001-1220?

CVE-2001-1220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1220?

CVE-2001-1220 affects D-link Dwl-1000ap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1220?

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-2001-1220 published?

CVE-2001-1220 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1220

CVE-2001-1220 is a critical-severity vulnerability in D-link Dwl-1000ap 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: D-link Dwl-1000ap
Published: 2001-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point stores the administrative password in plaintext in the default Management Information Base (MIB), which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1220?: D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point stores the administrative password in plaintext in the default Management Information Base (MIB), which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1220?: CVE-2001-1220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1220?: CVE-2001-1220 affects D-link Dwl-1000ap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1220?: 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-2001-1220 published?: CVE-2001-1220 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dwl-1000ap:3.2.28_483:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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