How severe is CVE-2001-0320?

CVE-2001-0320 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0320 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0320?

CVE-2001-0320 primarily affects Francisco Burzi Php-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0320?

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

When was CVE-2001-0320 published?

CVE-2001-0320 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0320

CVE-2001-0320 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Francisco Burzi Php-nuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Francisco Burzi Php-nuke
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bb_smilies.php and bbcode_ref.php in PHP-Nuke 4.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and gain PHP administrator privileges by inserting a null character and .. (dot dot) sequences into a malformed username argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0320?: bb_smilies.php and bbcode_ref.php in PHP-Nuke 4.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and gain PHP administrator privileges by inserting a null character and .. (dot dot) sequences into a malformed username argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-0320?: CVE-2001-0320 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0320 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0320?: CVE-2001-0320 primarily affects Francisco Burzi Php-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0320?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0320 published?: CVE-2001-0320 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0425.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:francisco_burzi:php-nuke:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:francisco_burzi:php-nuke:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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