How severe is CVE-2001-1571?

CVE-2001-1571 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1571?

CVE-2001-1571 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1571?

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

When was CVE-2001-1571 published?

CVE-2001-1571 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1571

CVE-2001-1571 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Remote Desktop client in Windows XP sends the most recent user account name in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to obtain terminal server user account names via sniffing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1571?: The Remote Desktop client in Windows XP sends the most recent user account name in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to obtain terminal server user account names via sniffing.
How severe is CVE-2001-1571?: CVE-2001-1571 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1571?: CVE-2001-1571 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1571?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1571 published?: CVE-2001-1571 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*

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