How severe is CVE-2001-1272?

CVE-2001-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1272 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1272?

CVE-2001-1272 affects Wliang Wmtv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1272?

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

When was CVE-2001-1272 published?

CVE-2001-1272 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1272

CVE-2001-1272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wliang Wmtv 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wliang Wmtv
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1272?: wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.
How severe is CVE-2001-1272?: CVE-2001-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1272?: CVE-2001-1272 affects Wliang Wmtv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1272 published?: CVE-2001-1272 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wliang:wmtv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2002-0247 — High (CVSS 7.2): Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

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