How severe is CVE-2001-0437?

CVE-2001-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0437 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-2001-0437?

CVE-2001-0437 primarily affects Dcscripts Dcforum. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0437?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0437 published?

CVE-2001-0437 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0437

CVE-2001-0437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dcscripts Dcforum 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dcscripts Dcforum
Published: 2001-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

upload_file.pl in DCForum 2000 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without authentication by setting the az parameter to upload_file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0437?: upload_file.pl in DCForum 2000 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without authentication by setting the az parameter to upload_file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0437?: CVE-2001-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0437 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-2001-0437?: CVE-2001-0437 primarily affects Dcscripts Dcforum. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0437?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0437 published?: CVE-2001-0437 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum_2000:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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