CVE-2001-1241
CVE-2001-1241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Steve Grimm Un-cgi 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: Steve Grimm Un-cgi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier does not verify that a CGI script has the execution bits set before executing it, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by directing Un-CGI to a document that begins with "#!" and the desired program name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1241?
- Un-CGI 1.9 and earlier does not verify that a CGI script has the execution bits set before executing it, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by directing Un-CGI to a document that begins with "#!" and the desired program name.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1241?
- CVE-2001-1241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1241 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-2001-1241?
- CVE-2001-1241 primarily affects Steve Grimm Un-cgi. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1241?
- 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-2001-1241 published?
- CVE-2001-1241 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0287.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0349.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6847.php
- http://www.midwinter.com/~koreth/uncgi-changes.html
- http://www.midwinter.com/~koreth/uncgi.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3057
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_grimm:un-cgi:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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