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CVE-2001-1532

5.0 · MEDIUM

WebX stores authentication information in the HTTP_REFERER variable, which is included in URL links within bulletin board messages posted by users, which could allow remote attackers to hijack user…

Published Dec 31, 2001web_crossingEPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2001-1532 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting web_crossing webx. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

WebX stores authentication information in the HTTP_REFERER variable, which is included in URL links within bulletin board messages posted by users, which could allow remote attackers to hijack user sessions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from web_crossing. Update webx 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.iss.net/security_center/static/7458.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/223799Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7458.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/223799

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1532?

CVE-2001-1532 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting web_crossing webx. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1532?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1532?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from web_crossing. Update webx 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-2001-1532?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1532 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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