CVE-2001-0748

Name: CVE-2001-0748
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Acme.Serve 1.7, as used in Cisco Secure ACS Unix and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by prepending several / (slash) characters to the URI.. EPSS estimates a 9.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acme.Serve 1.7, as used in Cisco Secure ACS Unix and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by prepending several / (slash) characters to the URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.21%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acme Labs	Acme Server	1.7

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/acmeweb-acsunix-dirtravers-vuln-pub.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6634.phpBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/5544Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/acmeweb-acsunix-dirtravers-vuln-pub.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6634.phpBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/5544Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0748?

Acme.Serve 1.7, as used in Cisco Secure ACS Unix and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by prepending several / (slash) characters to the URI.

How severe is CVE-2001-0748?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0748?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0748?

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Source: NVD / NIST