CVE-2001-1054: PHPAdsNew PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP requ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1054 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpadsnew. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHPAdsNew 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: phpadsnew

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

phpadsnew phpadsnew DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0_beta5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0_beta5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0_beta5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpadsnew sudo apt install phpadsnew=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_beta5> sudo apt-mark hold phpadsnew

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpadsnew sudo dnf downgrade phpadsnew-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_beta5> sudo dnf versionlock add phpadsnew

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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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-2001-1054?

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

Is CVE-2001-1054 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1054 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-2001-1054 affect?

CVE-2001-1054 affects phpadsnew. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHPAdsNew 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-2001-1054?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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