CVE-2001-0131 describes a symlink attack vulnerability in the htpasswd and htdigest utilities within Apache versions 2.0a9, 1.3.14, and others, affecting products like Apache HTTP Server and Debian Linux. This flaw allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files. With a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW), the attack requires local access and medium complexity, potentially leading to partial integrity and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.0:alpha9:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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