CVE-2001-1537

Name: CVE-2001-1537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The default "basic" security setting' in config.php for TWIG webmail 2.7.4 and earlier stores cleartext usernames and passwords in cookies, which could allow attackers to obtain authentication information and gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default "basic" security setting' in config.php for TWIG webmail 2.7.4 and earlier stores cleartext usernames and passwords in cookies, which could allow attackers to obtain authentication information and gain privileges.

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

1.11%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symfony	Twig	<= 2.7.4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0245.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7619.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3591Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0245.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7619.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3591Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1537?

How severe is CVE-2001-1537?

CVE-2001-1537 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1537?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST