CVE-2001-0615

Name: CVE-2001-0615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-08-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Faust Informatics Freestyle Chat server prior to 4.1 SR3 allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted URL which includes variations of a '..' (dot dot) attack such as '...' or '....'.. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Faust Informatics Freestyle Chat server prior to 4.1 SR3 allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted URL which includes variations of a '..' (dot dot) attack such as '...' or '....'.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.67%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Faust Informatics	Freestyle Chat	<= 4.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0241.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/1841
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2776Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6601
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0241.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/1841
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2776Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6601

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0615?

How severe is CVE-2001-0615?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0615?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST