How severe is CVE-2001-1253?

CVE-2001-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1253?

CVE-2001-1253 primarily affects Com2001 Alexis Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1253?

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

When was CVE-2001-1253 published?

CVE-2001-1253 was published on 2001-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1253

CVE-2001-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Com2001 Alexis Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Com2001 Alexis Server
Published: 2001-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1253?: Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.
How severe is CVE-2001-1253?: CVE-2001-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1253?: CVE-2001-1253 primarily affects Com2001 Alexis Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1253 published?: CVE-2001-1253 was published on 2001-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:com2001:alexis_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:com2001:alexis_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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