How severe is CVE-2001-1265?

CVE-2001-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1265?

CVE-2001-1265 affects Ibm Alphaworks Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1265?

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-2001-1265 published?

CVE-2001-1265 was published on 2001-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1265

CVE-2001-1265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Alphaworks Tftp Server 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Alphaworks Tftp Server
Published: 2001-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1265?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-1265?: CVE-2001-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1265?: CVE-2001-1265 affects Ibm Alphaworks Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1265?: 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-2001-1265 published?: CVE-2001-1265 was published on 2001-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:alphaworks_tftp_server:1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*