PatchTheCVECVE-2001-1221: D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point uses a default SNMP community string of 'publ
CVE-2001-1221 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dwl-1000ap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point uses a default SNMP community string of 'public' which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-12-21 |
| 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-2001-1221?
dwl-1000ap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-1221 being exploited?
CVE-2001-1221 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-2001-1221 affect?
CVE-2001-1221 affects dwl-1000ap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point uses a default SNMP community string of 'public' which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
How urgent is CVE-2001-1221?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Related CVEs
- CVE-2001-1220 HIGH 10.0 MITIGATE D-Link DWL-1000AP Firmware 3.2.28 #483 Wireless LAN Access Point stores the administrative password in plainte