CVE-2001-1152

Name: CVE-2001-1152
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1152 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper 4.02, when used to manage URL blacklists, allows remote attackers to bypass blacklist restrictions and connect to unauthorized web servers by modifying the requested URL, including (1) a // (double slash), (2) a /SUBDIR/.. where the desired file is in the parentdir, (3) a /./, or (4) URL-encoded characters.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper 4.02, when used to manage URL blacklists, allows remote attackers to bypass blacklist restrictions and connect to unauthorized web servers by modifying the requested URL, including (1) a // (double slash), (2) a /SUBDIR/.. where the desired file is in the parentdir, (3) a /./, or (4) URL-encoded characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baltimore Technologies	Websweeper	4.02

References

http://www.mimesweeper.com/support/technotes/notes/1043.aspVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212283Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/vulns-item.pl?section=info&id=3296Vendor Advisory
http://www.mimesweeper.com/support/technotes/notes/1043.aspVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212283Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/vulns-item.pl?section=info&id=3296Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1152?

How severe is CVE-2001-1152?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1152 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1152?

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Source: NVD / NIST