CVE-2001-0766

Name: CVE-2001-0766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0766 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache on MacOS X Client 10.0.3 with the HFS+ file system allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URL that contains some characters whose case is not matched by Apache's filters.. EPSS estimates a 8.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache on MacOS X Client 10.0.3 with the HFS+ file system allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URL that contains some characters whose case is not matched by Apache's filters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

8.86%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-178

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	1.3.14

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0090.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2852Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0090.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2852Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0766?

Apache on MacOS X Client 10.0.3 with the HFS+ file system allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URL that contains some characters whose case is not matched by Apache's filters.

How severe is CVE-2001-0766?

CVE-2001-0766 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0766?

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-2001-0766?

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Source: NVD / NIST