CVE-2001-0552Openview Network Node Manager Vulnerability
ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.
Published Sep 20, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0552 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Openview Network Node Manager (Hp), Tivoli Netview (Ibm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patchCA-2001-24
- patchVU#952171
- patch2845
Description
ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Openview Network Node ManagerHp | 5.01, 6.1 | n/a |
| Tivoli NetviewIbm | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 20, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchCA-2001-24
- patchVU#952171
- patch2845
- exploitExploitDB-20909
- other20010608 HP Openview NNM6.1 ovactiond bin exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.
Affected: Openview Network Node Manager (Hp) versions 5.01, 6.1; Tivoli Netview (Ibm) versions 5.0, 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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