CVE-2001-1296: More.groupware PHP script allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1296 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting more.groupware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

More.groupware 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

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: marc logemann

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

marc logemann more.groupware DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy more.groupware || rpm -q more.groupware || more.groupware --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison more.groupware sudo apt install more.groupware=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold more.groupware

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

dnf --showduplicates list more.groupware sudo dnf downgrade more.groupware-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add more.groupware

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-2001-1296?

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

Is CVE-2001-1296 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1296 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-2001-1296 affect?

CVE-2001-1296 affects more.groupware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). More.groupware 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-2001-1296?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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