How severe is CVE-2001-1464?

CVE-2001-1464 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1464 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-2001-1464?

CVE-2001-1464 affects Businessobjects Crystal Reports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1464?

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-2001-1464 published?

CVE-2001-1464 was published on 2001-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1464

CVE-2001-1464 is a high-severity vulnerability in Businessobjects Crystal Reports 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Businessobjects Crystal Reports
Published: 2001-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Crystal Reports, when displaying data for a password protected database using HTML pages, embeds the username and password in cleartext in the HTML page and the URL, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1464?: Crystal Reports, when displaying data for a password protected database using HTML pages, embeds the username and password in cleartext in the HTML page and the URL, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords.
How severe is CVE-2001-1464?: CVE-2001-1464 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1464 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-2001-1464?: CVE-2001-1464 affects Businessobjects Crystal Reports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1464?: 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-2001-1464 published?: CVE-2001-1464 was published on 2001-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_reports:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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