CVE-2001-1049: Phorecast PHP script before 0.40 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1049?

phorecast: upgrade to newer than 0.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1049 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1049 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-2001-1049 affect?

CVE-2001-1049 affects phorecast. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Phorecast PHP script before 0.40 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1049 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phorecast. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Phorecast PHP script before 0.40 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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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: paul m. jones

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

paul m. jones phorecast UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.40

Fixed in: newer than 0.40

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phorecast

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phorecast

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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-2001-1049?

phorecast: upgrade to newer than 0.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1049 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1049 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-2001-1049 affect?

CVE-2001-1049 affects phorecast. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Phorecast PHP script before 0.40 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1049?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs