CVE-2001-0983

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

UltraEdit uses weak encryption to record FTP passwords in the uedit32.ini file, which allows local users who can read the file to decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 42.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 31, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99861651923668&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.eve-software.com/security/ueditpw.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99861651923668&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.eve-software.com/security/ueditpw.html

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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-21091✓ verified
First seen Aug 23, 2001
UltraEdit 8.2 - FTP Client Weak Password Encryption
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0983?

CVE-2001-0983 is a none vulnerability published on August 31, 2001. UltraEdit uses weak encryption to record FTP passwords in the uedit32.ini file, which allows local users who can read the file to decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.

When was CVE-2001-0983 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0983 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 31, 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-2001-0983 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0983 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 42.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0983?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0983, 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-2001-0983

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