How severe is CVE-2001-1416?

CVE-2001-1416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1416?

CVE-2001-1416 affects Aol Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1416?

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

When was CVE-2001-1416 published?

CVE-2001-1416 was published on 2001-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1416

CVE-2001-1416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aol Instant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol Instant Messenger
Published: 2001-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the log messages in certain Alpha versions of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via an image in the (1) DATA, (2) STYLE, or (3) BINARY tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1416?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the log messages in certain Alpha versions of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via an image in the (1) DATA, (2) STYLE, or (3) BINARY tags.
How severe is CVE-2001-1416?: CVE-2001-1416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1416?: CVE-2001-1416 affects Aol Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1416 published?: CVE-2001-1416 was published on 2001-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:4.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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