CVE-2001-0360: Directory traversal vulnerability in help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0360?

ikonboard: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0360 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0360 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-0360 affect?

CVE-2001-0360 affects ikonboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the helpon parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0360?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0360 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ikonboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the helpon parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ikonboard.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-06-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ikonboard.com ikonboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.7b

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.7b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.7b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ikonboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ikonboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: IkonBoard 2.1.7b - Remote File Disclosure

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2001-0360?

ikonboard: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0360 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0360 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-2001-0360 affect?

CVE-2001-0360 affects ikonboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in help.cgi in Ikonboard 2.1.7b and earlier allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the helpon parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0360?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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