How severe is CVE-2001-1281?

CVE-2001-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1281?

CVE-2001-1281 primarily affects Ipswitch Imail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1281?

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

When was CVE-2001-1281 published?

CVE-2001-1281 was published on 2001-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1281

CVE-2001-1281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Imail 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ipswitch Imail
Published: 2001-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Web Messaging Server for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to change information for other users by modifying the olduser parameter in the "Change User Information" web form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1281?: Web Messaging Server for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to change information for other users by modifying the olduser parameter in the "Change User Information" web form.
How severe is CVE-2001-1281?: CVE-2001-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1281?: CVE-2001-1281 primarily affects Ipswitch Imail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1281 published?: CVE-2001-1281 was published on 2001-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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