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CVE-2001-0621

7.5 · HIGH

The FTP server on Cisco Content Service 11000 series switches (CSS) before WebNS 4.01B23s and WebNS 4.10B13s allows an attacker who is an FTP user to read and write arbitrary files via GET or PUT c…

Published Aug 14, 2001ciscoEPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2001-0621 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco content_services_switch_11000. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The FTP server on Cisco Content Service 11000 series switches (CSS) before WebNS 4.01B23s and WebNS 4.10B13s allows an attacker who is an FTP user to read and write arbitrary files via GET or PUT commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update content_services_switch_11000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-085.shtmlRefwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/arrowpoint-ftp-pub.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/1834Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2745Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6557Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-085.shtmlRefwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/arrowpoint-ftp-pub.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/1834Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2745Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6557

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0621?

CVE-2001-0621 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco content_services_switch_11000. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0621?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0621?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update content_services_switch_11000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0621?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0621 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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