How severe is CVE-2001-1461?

CVE-2001-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1461?

CVE-2001-1461 affects Rsa Securid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1461?

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-2001-1461 published?

CVE-2001-1461 was published on 2001-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1461

CVE-2001-1461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsa Securid 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rsa Securid
Published: 2001-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WebID in RSA Security SecurID 5.0 as used by ACE/Agent for Windows, Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows attackers to access restricted resources via URL-encoded (1) /.. or (2) \.. sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1461?: Directory traversal vulnerability in WebID in RSA Security SecurID 5.0 as used by ACE/Agent for Windows, Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows attackers to access restricted resources via URL-encoded (1) /.. or (2) \.. sequences.
How severe is CVE-2001-1461?: CVE-2001-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1461?: CVE-2001-1461 affects Rsa Securid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1461?: 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-2001-1461 published?: CVE-2001-1461 was published on 2001-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:rsa:securid:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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