CVE-2001-1052: Empris PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting empris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Empris 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 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: emergenices personnel information system

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

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Timeline

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

emergenices personnel information system empris DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4 · 2001-08-10 · 2001-09-08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison empris sudo apt install empris=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo apt-mark hold empris

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

dnf --showduplicates list empris sudo dnf downgrade empris-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add empris

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-2001-1052?

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

Is CVE-2001-1052 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1052 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-2001-1052 affect?

CVE-2001-1052 affects empris. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Empris 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-2001-1052?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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