PatchTheCVECVE-2001-1569: Openwave WAP gateway does not verify the fully qualified domain name URL with X.509 certificates from root cer
CVE-2001-1569 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting openwave wap gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Openwave 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 score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-12-31 |
| 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-2001-1569?
openwave wap gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-1569 being exploited?
CVE-2001-1569 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-2001-1569 affect?
CVE-2001-1569 affects openwave wap gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Openwave 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-2001-1569?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.