CVE-2001-0593: Anaconda Partners Clipper 3.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a '..' (dot dot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0593?

clipper: upgrade to newer than 3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0593 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0593 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-0593 affect?

CVE-2001-0593 affects clipper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Anaconda Partners Clipper 3.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a '..' (dot dot) attack in the template parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0593?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0593 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting clipper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Anaconda Partners Clipper 3.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a '..' (dot dot) attack in the template parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: anaconda partners

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-08-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anaconda partners clipper UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade clipper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade clipper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: anaconda clipper 3.3 - 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-2001-0593?

clipper: upgrade to newer than 3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0593 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0593 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-2001-0593 affect?

CVE-2001-0593 affects clipper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Anaconda Partners Clipper 3.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a '..' (dot dot) attack in the template parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0593?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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