CVE-2001-0507

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

IIS 5.0 uses relative paths to find system files that will run in-process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file, aka the "System file listing privilege elevation" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 84.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 20, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/205069
cve@mitrehttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/5607
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-044
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6985
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A909
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A912
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/205069
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/5607
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-044
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6985
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A909
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A912

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21072✓ verified
First seen Aug 15, 2001
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - In-Process Table Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0507?

CVE-2001-0507 is a none vulnerability published on September 20, 2001. IIS 5.0 uses relative paths to find system files that will run in-process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file, aka the "System file listing privilege elevation" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2001-0507 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0507 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 20, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0507 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0507 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0507?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0507, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0507

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