CVE-2001-0234

CVE-2001-0234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sourceforge Newsdaemon 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

Description

NewsDaemon before 0.21b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries and gain privileges via a malformed user_username parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0234?
NewsDaemon before 0.21b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries and gain privileges via a malformed user_username parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0234?
CVE-2001-0234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0234 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-2001-0234?
CVE-2001-0234 affects Sourceforge Newsdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0234?
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-2001-0234 published?
CVE-2001-0234 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)