CVE-2001-0232
CVE-2001-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibrow News Desk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibrow News Desk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
newsdesk.cgi in News Desk 1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0232?
- newsdesk.cgi in News Desk 1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0232?
- CVE-2001-0232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0232 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0232?
- CVE-2001-0232 affects Ibrow News Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0232?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0232 published?
- CVE-2001-0232 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibrow:news_desk:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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