CVE-2001-0726

Name: CVE-2001-0726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server, when used with Internet Explorer, does not properly detect certain inline script, which can allow remote attackers to perform arbitrary actions on a user's Exchange mailbox via an HTML e-mail message.. EPSS estimates a 16.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server, when used with Internet Explorer, does not properly detect certain inline script, which can allow remote attackers to perform arbitrary actions on a user's Exchange mailbox via an HTML e-mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.12%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	5.5

References

http://www.osvdb.org/5557Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-057Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7663Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/5557Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-057Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7663Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0726?

How severe is CVE-2001-0726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0726?

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