CVE-2001-0733

CVE-2001-0733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl 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

The #sinclude directive in Embedded Perl (ePerl) 2.2.14 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by modifying the 'sinclude' file to point to another file that contains a #include directive that references a file that contains the code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0733?
The #sinclude directive in Embedded Perl (ePerl) 2.2.14 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by modifying the 'sinclude' file to point to another file that contains a #include directive that references a file that contains the code.
How severe is CVE-2001-0733?
CVE-2001-0733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0733 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0733?
CVE-2001-0733 primarily affects Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0733?
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-2001-0733 published?
CVE-2001-0733 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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