CVE-2001-1404

CVE-2001-1404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla 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

Description

Bugzilla before 2.14 stores user passwords in plaintext and sends password requests in an email message, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1404?
Bugzilla before 2.14 stores user passwords in plaintext and sends password requests in an email message, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1404?
CVE-2001-1404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1404 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1404?
CVE-2001-1404 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1404?
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-2001-1404 published?
CVE-2001-1404 was published on 2001-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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