CVE-2001-1253: Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, wh

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting alexis server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: com2001

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-09-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

com2001 alexis server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy alexis-server || rpm -q alexis-server || alexis-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison alexis-server sudo apt install alexis-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold alexis-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list alexis-server sudo dnf downgrade alexis-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add alexis-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2001-1253?

alexis server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1253 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1253 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-2001-1253 affect?

CVE-2001-1253 affects alexis server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1253?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2001-1254 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Web Access component for COM2001 Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in InternetPBX sends username and voice mail passwords in

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