How severe is CVE-2001-1437?

CVE-2001-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1437?

CVE-2001-1437 affects Easyscripts Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1437?

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-2001-1437 published?

CVE-2001-1437 was published on 2001-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1437

CVE-2001-1437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easyscripts Easynews 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: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Easyscripts Easynews
Published: 2001-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request with a non-integer news message id field, which leaks the path in a PHP error message when the script times out.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1437?: easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request with a non-integer news message id field, which leaks the path in a PHP error message when the script times out.
How severe is CVE-2001-1437?: CVE-2001-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1437?: CVE-2001-1437 affects Easyscripts Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1437?: 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-2001-1437 published?: CVE-2001-1437 was published on 2001-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easyscripts:easynews:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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