CVE-2001-0893: Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0893?

mini httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0893 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0893 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-2001-0893 affect?

CVE-2001-0893 affects mini httpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0893?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0893 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mini httpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-668
Published	2001-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acme

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-11-13 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acme mini httpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-httpd || rpm -q mini-httpd || mini-httpd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mini-httpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mini-httpd

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0893?

mini httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0893 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0893 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-2001-0893 affect?

CVE-2001-0893 affects mini httpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0893?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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