CVE-2001-1481

Name: CVE-2001-1481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1481 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

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

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Xitami	Xitami	>= 2.4, <= 2.5	—
Xitami	Xitami	2.5	Beta4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/win2ksecadvice/2000-q4/0109.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242375Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7600Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1481?

Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How severe is CVE-2001-1481?

CVE-2001-1481 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1481?

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-2001-1481?

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Source: NVD / NIST