CVE-2001-1048: AWOL PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1048 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting awol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AWOL PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: topher1kenobe

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

topher1kenobe awol DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.2 · 1.2.1 · 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison awol sudo apt install awol=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold awol

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

dnf --showduplicates list awol sudo dnf downgrade awol-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add awol

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1048?

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

Is CVE-2001-1048 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1048 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-2001-1048 affect?

CVE-2001-1048 affects awol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AWOL PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1048?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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