PatchTheCVECVE-2001-1087: The default configuration of the config.http.tunnel.allow_ports option on NetCache devices is set to +all, whi
CVE-2001-1087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netcache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The default configuration of the config.http.tunnel.allow_ports option on NetCache devices is set to +all, which allows remote attackers to connect to arbitrary ports on remote systems behind the device.
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 | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-07-05 |
| 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-2001-1087?
netcache: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-1087 being exploited?
CVE-2001-1087 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-2001-1087 affect?
CVE-2001-1087 affects netcache. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default configuration of the config.http.tunnel.allow_ports option on NetCache devices is set to +all, which allows remote attackers to connect to arbitrary ports on remote systems behind the device.
How urgent is CVE-2001-1087?
Priority 45/100. High severity
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