How severe is CVE-2001-1231?

CVE-2001-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1231?

CVE-2001-1231 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1231 published?

CVE-2001-1231 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1231

CVE-2001-1231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2001-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GroupWise 5.5 and 6 running in live remote or smart caching mode allows remote attackers to read arbitrary users' mailboxes by extracting usernames and passwords from sniffed network traffic, as addressed by the "Padlock" fix.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1231?: GroupWise 5.5 and 6 running in live remote or smart caching mode allows remote attackers to read arbitrary users' mailboxes by extracting usernames and passwords from sniffed network traffic, as addressed by the "Padlock" fix.
How severe is CVE-2001-1231?: CVE-2001-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1231?: CVE-2001-1231 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1231 published?: CVE-2001-1231 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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