CVE-2001-1481: Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose defaul

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2001-1481 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xitami. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2001-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xitami

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xitami xitami UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.4 and <= 2.5 · 2.5 beta4

Fixed in: newer than 2.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xitami || rpm -q xitami || xitami --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xitami

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xitami

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xitami sudo apt install xitami=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold xitami

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xitami sudo dnf downgrade xitami-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add xitami

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2001-1481?

xitami: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1481 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1481 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-2001-1481 affect?

CVE-2001-1481 affects xitami. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Xitami 2.4 through 2.5 b4 stores the Administrator password in plaintext in the default.aut file, whose default permissions are world-readable, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1481?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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