CVE-2001-1187: csvform.pl 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via metacharacters in the file parameter.

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1187 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting csvform, csvform plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

csvform.pl 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via metacharacters in the file parameter.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mutasem abudahab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mutasem abudahab csvform DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison csvform sudo apt install csvform=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold csvform

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

dnf --showduplicates list csvform sudo dnf downgrade csvform-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add csvform

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.

mutasem abudahab csvform plus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy csvform-plus || rpm -q csvform-plus || csvform-plus --version

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

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

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

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

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-2001-1187?

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

Is CVE-2001-1187 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1187 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-2001-1187 affect?

CVE-2001-1187 affects csvform, csvform plus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). csvform.pl 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via metacharacters in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1187?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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