CVE-2001-0841: Directory traversal vulnerability in Search.cgi in Ikonboard ib219 and earlier allows remote attackers to over

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0841?

ikonboard: upgrade to newer than ib219. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0841 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0841 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-2001-0841 affect?

CVE-2001-0841 affects ikonboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Search.cgi in Ikonboard ib219 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite files and gain privileges via .. (dot dot) sequences in the amembernamecookie cookie.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0841 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ikonboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Search.cgi in Ikonboard ib219 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite files and gain privileges via .. (dot dot) sequences in the amembernamecookie cookie.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-06
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

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

ikonboard.com ikonboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= ib219

Fixed in: newer than ib219

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 ib219 (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.

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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-2001-0841?

ikonboard: upgrade to newer than ib219. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0841 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0841 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-2001-0841 affect?

CVE-2001-0841 affects ikonboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Search.cgi in Ikonboard ib219 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite files and gain privileges via .. (dot dot) sequences in the amembernamecookie cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0841?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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