CVE-2001-0930: Sendpage.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a message containing shell metacharacter

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2001-0930 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sendpage.pl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sendpage.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a message containing shell metacharacters.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sendpage

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-11-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sendpage sendpage.pl MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sendpage.pl || rpm -q sendpage.pl || sendpage.pl --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2001-0930?

sendpage.pl: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0930 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0930 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-2001-0930 affect?

CVE-2001-0930 affects sendpage.pl. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Sendpage.pl allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a message containing shell metacharacters.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0930?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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