CVE-2001-0849

CVE-2001-0849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Duncan Hall Viralator 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

viralator CGI script in Viralator 0.9pre1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL for a file being downloaded, which is insecurely passed to a call to wget.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0849?
viralator CGI script in Viralator 0.9pre1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL for a file being downloaded, which is insecurely passed to a call to wget.
How severe is CVE-2001-0849?
CVE-2001-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0849 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0849?
CVE-2001-0849 primarily affects Duncan Hall Viralator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0849?
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-2001-0849 published?
CVE-2001-0849 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)