How severe is CVE-2001-1283?

CVE-2001-1283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1283 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-2001-1283?

CVE-2001-1283 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-2001-1283?

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-2001-1283 published?

CVE-2001-1283 was published on 2001-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1283

CVE-2001-1283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Imail 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: Ipswitch Imail
Published: 2001-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The webmail interface for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mailbox name that contains a large number of . (dot) or other characters to programs such as (1) readmail.cgi or (2) printmail.cgi, possibly due to a buffer overflow that may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1283?: The webmail interface for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mailbox name that contains a large number of . (dot) or other characters to programs such as (1) readmail.cgi or (2) printmail.cgi, possibly due to a buffer overflow that may allow execution of arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2001-1283?: CVE-2001-1283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1283 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-2001-1283?: CVE-2001-1283 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-2001-1283?: 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-2001-1283 published?: CVE-2001-1283 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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