How severe is CVE-2001-1266?

CVE-2001-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1266?

CVE-2001-1266 affects Doug Neal Dnhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1266?

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

When was CVE-2001-1266 published?

CVE-2001-1266 was published on 2001-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1266

CVE-2001-1266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Doug Neal Dnhttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Doug Neal Dnhttpd
Published: 2001-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Doug Neal's HTTPD Daemon (DNHTTPD) before 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack using the dot hex code '%2E'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1266?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Doug Neal's HTTPD Daemon (DNHTTPD) before 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack using the dot hex code '%2E'.
How severe is CVE-2001-1266?: CVE-2001-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1266?: CVE-2001-1266 affects Doug Neal Dnhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1266 published?: CVE-2001-1266 was published on 2001-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:doug_neal:dnhttpd:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*