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CVE-2001-1370

10.0 · HIGH

prepend.php3 in PHPLib before 7.2d, when register_globals is enabled for PHP, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an HTTP request that modifies $_PHPLIB[libdir] to point to mal…

Published Jul 21, 2001phplib_teamEPSS 17.20%

Overview

CVE-2001-1370 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phplib_team phplib. It was published on July 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

prepend.php3 in PHPLib before 7.2d, when register_globals is enabled for PHP, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an HTTP request that modifies $_PHPLIB[libdir] to point to malicious code on another server, as seen in Horde 1.2.5 and earlier, IMP before 2.2.6, and other packages that use PHPLib.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phplib_team. Update phplib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1370?

CVE-2001-1370 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phplib_team phplib. It was published on July 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-1370?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1370?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phplib_team. Update phplib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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