CVE-2001-1237: Phormation PHP script 0.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including files f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1237?

phormation: upgrade to newer than 0.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1237 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1237 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-2001-1237 affect?

CVE-2001-1237 affects phormation. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Phormation PHP script 0.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including files from remote web sites, using an HTTP request that modifies the phormationdir variable.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-1237?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1237 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phormation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Phormation PHP script 0.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including files from remote web sites, using an HTTP request that modifies the phormationdir variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: peaceworks computer consulting

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

peaceworks computer consulting phormation UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phormation

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1237?

phormation: upgrade to newer than 0.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1237 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1237 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-2001-1237 affect?

CVE-2001-1237 affects phormation. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Phormation PHP script 0.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including files from remote web sites, using an HTTP request that modifies the phormationdir variable.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1237?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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