How severe is CVE-2001-0911?

CVE-2001-0911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0911?

CVE-2001-0911 primarily affects Francisco Burzi Php-nuke. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0911?

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-2001-0911 published?

CVE-2001-0911 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0911

CVE-2001-0911 is a high-severity vulnerability in Francisco Burzi Php-nuke 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Francisco Burzi Php-nuke
Published: 2001-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0911?: PHP-Nuke 5.1 stores user and administrator passwords in a base-64 encoded cookie, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by stealing or sniffing the cookie and decoding it.
How severe is CVE-2001-0911?: CVE-2001-0911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0911?: CVE-2001-0911 primarily affects Francisco Burzi Php-nuke. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0911?: 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-2001-0911 published?: CVE-2001-0911 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:francisco_burzi:php-nuke:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:francisco_burzi:php-nuke:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:francisco_burzi:php-nuke:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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