CVE-2001-0749: Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP Embedded-Webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a webserver root

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2001-0749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ipc at chip embedded-webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP Embedded-Webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a webserver root directory set to system root.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: beck ipc gmbh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-05-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

beck ipc gmbh ipc at chip embedded-webserver MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ipc-at-chip-embedded-webserver || rpm -q ipc-at-chip-embedded-webserver || ipc-at-chip-embedded-webserver --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2001-0749?

ipc at chip embedded-webserver: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0749 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0749 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-2001-0749 affect?

CVE-2001-0749 affects ipc at chip embedded-webserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP Embedded-Webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a webserver root directory set to system root.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0749?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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