CVE-2001-1044: Basilix Webmail 0.9.7beta, and possibly other versions, stores .class and .inc files under the document root

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting basilix webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Basilix Webmail 0.9.7beta, and possibly other versions, stores *.class and *.inc files under the document root and does not restrict access, which could allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as MySQL passwords and usernames from the mysql.class file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basilix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-01-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basilix basilix webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.7_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.7_beta

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basilix-webmail || rpm -q basilix-webmail || basilix-webmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.7_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison basilix-webmail sudo apt install basilix-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.7_beta> sudo apt-mark hold basilix-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list basilix-webmail sudo dnf downgrade basilix-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.7_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add basilix-webmail

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: Basilix Webmail 0.9.7 - Incorrect File Permissions

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-2001-1044?

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

Is CVE-2001-1044 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1044 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-2001-1044 affect?

CVE-2001-1044 affects basilix webmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Basilix Webmail 0.9.7beta, and possibly other versions, stores *.class and *.inc files under the document root and does not restrict access, which could allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as MySQL passwords and use

How urgent is CVE-2001-1044?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2001-1044: Basilix Webmail 0.9.7beta, and possibly other versions, stores *.class and *.inc files under the document root