How severe is CVE-2001-1252?

CVE-2001-1252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1252 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-2001-1252?

CVE-2001-1252 primarily affects Pgp Keyserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1252?

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-2001-1252 published?

CVE-2001-1252 was published on 2001-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1252

CVE-2001-1252 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pgp Keyserver 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pgp Keyserver
Published: 2001-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Network Associates PGP Keyserver 7.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative web interface via URLs that directly access cgi-bin instead of keyserver/cgi-bin for the programs (1) console, (2) cs, (3) multi_config and (4) directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1252?: Network Associates PGP Keyserver 7.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the administrative web interface via URLs that directly access cgi-bin instead of keyserver/cgi-bin for the programs (1) console, (2) cs, (3) multi_config and (4) directory.
How severe is CVE-2001-1252?: CVE-2001-1252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1252 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-2001-1252?: CVE-2001-1252 primarily affects Pgp Keyserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1252?: 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-2001-1252 published?: CVE-2001-1252 was published on 2001-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:keyserver:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:keyserver:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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