CVE-2001-1298: Webodex PHP script 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites vi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1298?

webodex: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1298 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1298 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-2001-1298 affect?

CVE-2001-1298 affects webodex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Webodex PHP script 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-1298?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1298 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webodex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Webodex PHP script 1.0 and earlier 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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grant horwood

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

grant horwood webodex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webodex

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-2001-1298?

webodex: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1298 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1298 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-2001-1298 affect?

CVE-2001-1298 affects webodex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Webodex PHP script 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1298?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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