CVE-2001-1401: High severity Bugzilla vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2001
·
Updated

Bugzilla before 2.14 does not properly restrict access to confidential bugs, which could allow Bugzilla users to bypass viewing permissions via modified bug id parameters in (1) processbug.cgi, (2) showactivity.cgi, (3) showvotes.cgi, (4) showdependencytree.cgi, (5) showdependencygraph.cgi, (6) showattachment.cgi, or (7) describecomponents.cgi.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Bugzilla=2.4
Bugzilla=2.6
Bugzilla=2.8
Bugzilla=2.10
Bugzilla=2.12
Bugzilla=2.14

Event History

Sep 10, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1401?

CVE-2001-1401 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose confidential bug information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1401?

To fix CVE-2001-1401, upgrade Bugzilla to version 2.14 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1401?

CVE-2001-1401 is an access control vulnerability that allows users to bypass viewing permissions for confidential bugs.

4

Which versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2001-1401?

CVE-2001-1401 affects Bugzilla versions 2.10 through 2.14.

5

What components of Bugzilla are involved in CVE-2001-1401?

The components involved in CVE-2001-1401 include process_bug.cgi, show_activity.cgi, showvotes.cgi, and others where the bug ID parameter can be manipulated.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203