CVE-2001-1458

CVE-2001-1458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Novell GroupWise 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request for /servlet/webacc?User.html= that contains "../" (dot dot) sequences and a null character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1458?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Novell GroupWise 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request for /servlet/webacc?User.html= that contains "../" (dot dot) sequences and a null character.
How severe is CVE-2001-1458?
CVE-2001-1458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1458 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1458?
CVE-2001-1458 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1458?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1458 published?
CVE-2001-1458 was published on 2001-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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