CVE-2001-0527
CVE-2001-0527 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dcscripts Dcforum 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: 5% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Dcscripts Dcforum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DCScripts DCForum versions 2000 and earlier allow a remote attacker to gain additional privileges by inserting pipe symbols (|) and newlines into the last name in the registration form, which will create an extra entry in the registration database.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0527?
- DCScripts DCForum versions 2000 and earlier allow a remote attacker to gain additional privileges by inserting pipe symbols (|) and newlines into the last name in the registration form, which will create an extra entry in the registration database.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0527?
- CVE-2001-0527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0527 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0527?
- CVE-2001-0527 primarily affects Dcscripts Dcforum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0527?
- 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-2001-0527 published?
- CVE-2001-0527 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0122.html
- http://www.dcscripts.com/dcforum/dcfNews/167.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/480
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2728
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6538
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum_2000:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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