CVE-2001-1051: Dark Hart Portal (darkportal) PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web si

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1051 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting darkportal-unix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dark Hart Portal (darkportal) 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
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dark hart portal

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

dark hart portal darkportal-unix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.16 · 0.1.17 · 0.1.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.16

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy darkportal-unix || rpm -q darkportal-unix || darkportal-unix --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison darkportal-unix sudo apt install darkportal-unix=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.16> sudo apt-mark hold darkportal-unix

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

dnf --showduplicates list darkportal-unix sudo dnf downgrade darkportal-unix-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.16> sudo dnf versionlock add darkportal-unix

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.

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-2001-1051?

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

Is CVE-2001-1051 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1051 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-2001-1051 affect?

CVE-2001-1051 affects darkportal-unix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dark Hart Portal (darkportal) 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-2001-1051?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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