CVE-2001-1299: Zorbat Zorbstats PHP script before 0.9 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web site

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1299 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting zorbstats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zorbat Zorbstats PHP script before 0.9 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	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zorbat

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

zorbat zorbstats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zorbstats sudo apt install zorbstats=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold zorbstats

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

dnf --showduplicates list zorbstats sudo dnf downgrade zorbstats-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add zorbstats

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-2001-1299?

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

Is CVE-2001-1299 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1299 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-2001-1299 affect?

CVE-2001-1299 affects zorbstats. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Zorbat Zorbstats PHP script before 0.9 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files from remote web sites via an HTTP request that sets the includedir variable.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1299?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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