CVE-2001-1168

CVE-2001-1168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyexplorer Phpmyexplorer Classic 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PhpMyExplorer before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2F (modified dot dot) in the chemin parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1168?
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PhpMyExplorer before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2F (modified dot dot) in the chemin parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1168?
CVE-2001-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1168 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1168?
CVE-2001-1168 primarily affects Phpmyexplorer Phpmyexplorer Classic. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1168?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1168 published?
CVE-2001-1168 was published on 2001-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)