How severe is CVE-2001-0088?

CVE-2001-0088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0088?

CVE-2001-0088 affects Jason Hines Phpweblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0088?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0088 published?

CVE-2001-0088 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0088

CVE-2001-0088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jason Hines Phpweblog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jason Hines Phpweblog
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

common.inc.php in phpWebLog 0.4.2 does not properly initialize the $CONF array, which inadvertently sets the password to a single character, allowing remote attackers to easily guess the SiteKey and gain administrative privileges to phpWebLog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0088?: common.inc.php in phpWebLog 0.4.2 does not properly initialize the $CONF array, which inadvertently sets the password to a single character, allowing remote attackers to easily guess the SiteKey and gain administrative privileges to phpWebLog.
How severe is CVE-2001-0088?: CVE-2001-0088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0088?: CVE-2001-0088 affects Jason Hines Phpweblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0088 published?: CVE-2001-0088 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jason_hines:phpweblog:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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