CVE-2001-0821: The default configuration of DCShop 1.002 beta places sensitive files in the cgi-bin directory, which could al

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0821 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dcshop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of DCShop 1.002 beta places sensitive files in the cgi-bin directory, which could allow remote attackers to read sensitive data via an HTTP GET request for (1) orders.txt or (2) auth_user_file.txt.

Why this priority

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	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dcscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-06 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dcscripts dcshop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.002_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.002_beta

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.002_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dcshop sudo apt install dcshop=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.002_beta> sudo apt-mark hold dcshop

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

dnf --showduplicates list dcshop sudo dnf downgrade dcshop-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.002_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add dcshop

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: DC Scripts DCShop Beta 1.0 02 - File Disclosure (1)
Exploit-DB: DC Scripts DCShop Beta 1.0 02 - File Disclosure (2)

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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-2001-0821?

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

Is CVE-2001-0821 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0821 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-2001-0821 affect?

CVE-2001-0821 affects dcshop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The default configuration of DCShop 1.002 beta places sensitive files in the cgi-bin directory, which could allow remote attackers to read sensitive data via an HTTP GET request for (1) orders.txt or (2) auth_user_file.txt.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0821?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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