HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2001-0555
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2001-0555

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 14, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ScreamingMedia SITEWare versions 2.5 through 3.1 allows a remote attacker to read world-readable files via a .. (dot dot) attack through (1) the SITEWare Editor's Desktop or (2) the template parameter in SWEditServlet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2001-0555 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2001-0555. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

screaming_media1 product(s)
siteware
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www01.screamingmedia.com/en/security/sms1001.php
PATCHhttp://www01.screamingmedia.com/en/security/sms1001.php
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0165.html
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0166.html
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0165.html
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0166.html

All References (14)

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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0165.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0166.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/795707US Government Resource
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http://www.osvdb.org/13887
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2869
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http://www01.screamingmedia.com/en/security/sms1001.phpExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6689
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0165.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0166.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/795707US Government Resource
→
http://www.osvdb.org/13887
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2869
→
http://www01.screamingmedia.com/en/security/sms1001.phpExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6689

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2001-0555
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2001

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2001-0555 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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