How severe is CVE-2001-1242?

CVE-2001-1242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1242?

CVE-2001-1242 primarily affects Steve Grimm Un-cgi. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1242?

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

When was CVE-2001-1242 published?

CVE-2001-1242 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1242

CVE-2001-1242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Steve Grimm Un-cgi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Steve Grimm Un-cgi
Published: 2001-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in an HTML form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1242?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in an HTML form.
How severe is CVE-2001-1242?: CVE-2001-1242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1242?: CVE-2001-1242 primarily affects Steve Grimm Un-cgi. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1242 published?: CVE-2001-1242 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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