CVE-2001-0189: Directory traversal vulnerability in LocalWEB2000 HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary comman

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0189 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting localweb2000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in LocalWEB2000 HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) attack in an HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intranet-server

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-03-26 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intranet-server localweb2000 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy localweb2000 || rpm -q localweb2000 || localweb2000 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison localweb2000 sudo apt install localweb2000=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold localweb2000

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list localweb2000 sudo dnf downgrade localweb2000-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add localweb2000

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: LocalWEB2000 1.1 - Directory Traversal

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0189?

localweb2000: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0189 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0189 affect?

CVE-2001-0189 affects localweb2000. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in LocalWEB2000 HTTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) attack in an HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0189?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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