HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2001-0987
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CVE-2001-0987

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 22, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CGIWrap before 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other web clients by causing the Javascript to be inserted into error messages that are generated by CGIWrap.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2001-0987 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-2001-0987. 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

nathan_neulinger1 product(s)
cgiwrap
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://cgiwrap.sourceforge.net/changes.html
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3084
PATCHhttp://cgiwrap.sourceforge.net/changes.html
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3084
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0499.html
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0499.html

All References (10)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0499.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://cgiwrap.sourceforge.net/changes.htmlPatch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/1909
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3084Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6886
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0499.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://cgiwrap.sourceforge.net/changes.htmlPatch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/1909
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3084Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6886

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2001-0987
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 22, 2001

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2001-0987 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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