CVE-2001-1297: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Actionpoll PHP script before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1297?

actionpoll: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1297 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1297 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-2001-1297 affect?

CVE-2001-1297 affects actionpoll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Actionpoll PHP script before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includedir parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-1297?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1297 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting actionpoll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Actionpoll PHP script before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includedir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: actionpoll

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

actionpoll actionpoll UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade actionpoll

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-2001-1297?

actionpoll: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1297 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1297 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-2001-1297 affect?

CVE-2001-1297 affects actionpoll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Actionpoll PHP script before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includedir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1297?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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