CVE-2001-1042

Name: CVE-2001-1042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Transsoft	Broker Ftp Server	5.9.5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194443Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2960Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6760Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194443Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2960Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6760Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1042?

Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.

How severe is CVE-2001-1042?

CVE-2001-1042 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1042?

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-2001-1042?

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Source: NVD / NIST