CVE-2001-0645: Symantec/AXENT NetProwler 3.5.x contains several default passwords, which could allow remote attackers to (1)

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0645 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netprowler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Symantec/AXENT NetProwler 3.5.x contains several default passwords, which could allow remote attackers to (1) access to the management tier via the "admin" password, or (2) connect to a MySQL ODBC from the management tier using a blank password.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-09-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axent netprowler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5 · 3.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netprowler sudo apt install netprowler=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold netprowler

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

dnf --showduplicates list netprowler sudo dnf downgrade netprowler-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add netprowler

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.

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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-2001-0645?

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

Is CVE-2001-0645 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0645 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-2001-0645 affect?

CVE-2001-0645 affects netprowler. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Symantec/AXENT NetProwler 3.5.x contains several default passwords, which could allow remote attackers to (1) access to the management tier via the "admin" password, or (2) connect to a MySQL ODBC from the management tier using a blank pass

How urgent is CVE-2001-0645?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · Symantec and Broadcom vulnerabilities

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