CVE-2001-0461

Description

template.cgi in Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing (FOLDOC) allows remote attackers to read files and execute commands via shell metacharacters in the argument to template.cgi.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.49% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://wombat.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc/index.html
http://www.osvdb.org/5591	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0109.html	patch vendor advisory mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6217	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0461?: CVE-2001-0461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0461?: To fix CVE-2001-0461, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0461 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0461 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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