How severe is CVE-2001-1290?

CVE-2001-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1290?

CVE-2001-1290 affects Active Web Suite Technologies Active Classifieds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1290?

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

When was CVE-2001-1290 published?

CVE-2001-1290 was published on 2001-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1290

CVE-2001-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Active Web Suite Technologies Active Classifieds 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Active Web Suite Technologies Active Classifieds
Published: 2001-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.cgi in Active Classifieds Free Edition 1.0, and possibly commercial versions, allows remote attackers to modify the configuration, gain privileges, and execute arbitrary Perl code via the table_width parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1290?: admin.cgi in Active Classifieds Free Edition 1.0, and possibly commercial versions, allows remote attackers to modify the configuration, gain privileges, and execute arbitrary Perl code via the table_width parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1290?: CVE-2001-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1290?: CVE-2001-1290 affects Active Web Suite Technologies Active Classifieds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1290 published?: CVE-2001-1290 was published on 2001-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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