CVE-2001-0274: kicq IRC client 1.0.0, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0274 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kicq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

kicq IRC client 1.0.0, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kicq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kicq kicq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kicq sudo apt install kicq=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold kicq

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

dnf --showduplicates list kicq sudo dnf downgrade kicq-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kicq

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: KICQ 1.0 - Arbitrary Command Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0274?

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

Is CVE-2001-0274 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0274 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-2001-0274 affect?

CVE-2001-0274 affects kicq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). kicq IRC client 1.0.0, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0274?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0227 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE KICQ 2.0.0b1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message.

References

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