PatchTheCVECVE-2001-0687: Broker FTP server 5.9.5 for Windows NT and 9x allows a remote attacker to retrieve privileged web server syste
CVE-2001-0687 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting broker ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Broker FTP server 5.9.5 for Windows NT and 9x allows a remote attacker to retrieve privileged web server system information by (1) issuing a CD command (CD C:) followed by the LS command, (2) specifying arbitrary paths in the UNC format (\\computername\sharename).
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-09-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2001-0687?
broker ftp server: upgrade to newer than 5.9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-0687 being exploited?
CVE-2001-0687 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-2001-0687 affect?
CVE-2001-0687 affects broker ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Broker FTP server 5.9.5 for Windows NT and 9x allows a remote attacker to retrieve privileged web server system information by (1) issuing a CD command (CD C:) followed by the LS command, (2) specifying arbitrary paths in the UNC format (\\
How urgent is CVE-2001-0687?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference
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