CVE-2001-0114: statsconfig.pl in OmniHTTPd 2.07 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the cgidir parameter

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0114 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting omnihttpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

statsconfig.pl in OmniHTTPd 2.07 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the cgidir parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: omnicron

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-03-12 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

omnicron omnihttpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy omnihttpd || rpm -q omnihttpd || omnihttpd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison omnihttpd sudo apt install omnihttpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold omnihttpd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list omnihttpd sudo dnf downgrade omnihttpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add omnihttpd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Omnicron OmniHTTPd 2.0.7 - File Corruption / Command Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0114?

omnihttpd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0114 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0114 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0114 affect?

CVE-2001-0114 affects omnihttpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). statsconfig.pl in OmniHTTPd 2.07 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the cgidir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0114?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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