How severe is CVE-2001-1262?

CVE-2001-1262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1262?

CVE-2001-1262 affects Avaya Argent Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1262?

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-2001-1262 published?

CVE-2001-1262 was published on 2001-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1262

CVE-2001-1262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Argent Office 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avaya Argent Office
Published: 2001-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Avaya Argent Office 2.1 compares a user-provided SNMP community string with the correct string only up to the length of the user-provided string, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication with a 0 length community string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1262?: Avaya Argent Office 2.1 compares a user-provided SNMP community string with the correct string only up to the length of the user-provided string, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication with a 0 length community string.
How severe is CVE-2001-1262?: CVE-2001-1262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1262?: CVE-2001-1262 affects Avaya Argent Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1262?: 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-2001-1262 published?: CVE-2001-1262 was published on 2001-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:argent_office:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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