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CVE-2001-1568: CMG WAP gateway does not verify the fully qualified domain name URL with X.509 certificates from root certific

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.4MITIGATE

CVE-2001-1568 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wap gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CMG WAP gateway does not verify the fully qualified domain name URL with X.509 certificates from root certificate authorities, which allows remote attackers to spoof SSL certificates via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2001-12-31
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cmg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

cmg wap gateway MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wap-gateway || rpm -q wap-gateway || wap-gateway --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
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-2001-1568?

wap gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1568 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1568 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-2001-1568 affect?

CVE-2001-1568 affects wap gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). CMG WAP gateway does not verify the fully qualified domain name URL with X.509 certificates from root certificate authorities, which allows remote attackers to spoof SSL certificates via a man-in-the-middle attack.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1568?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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