How severe is CVE-2001-1526?

CVE-2001-1526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1526?

CVE-2001-1526 affects Easyscripts Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1526?

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

When was CVE-2001-1526 published?

CVE-2001-1526 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1526

CVE-2001-1526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easyscripts Easynews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Easyscripts Easynews
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comments action in index.php in easyNews 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the zeit parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1526?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comments action in index.php in easyNews 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the zeit parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1526?: CVE-2001-1526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1526?: CVE-2001-1526 affects Easyscripts Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1526?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1526 published?: CVE-2001-1526 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easyscripts:easynews:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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