CVE-2001-1535: Slashcode 2.0 creates new accounts with an 8-character random password, which could allow local users to obtai

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1535 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting slashcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Slashcode 2.0 creates new accounts with an 8-character random password, which could allow local users to obtain session ID's from cookies and gain unauthorized access via a brute force attack.

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 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open source development network

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

open source development network slashcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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-2001-1535?

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

Is CVE-2001-1535 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1535 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-2001-1535 affect?

CVE-2001-1535 affects slashcode. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Slashcode 2.0 creates new accounts with an 8-character random password, which could allow local users to obtain session ID's from cookies and gain unauthorized access via a brute force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1535?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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