CVE-2001-1423: Advanced Poll before 1.61, when using a flat file database, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by sett

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1423?

advanced poll: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1423 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1423 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-2001-1423 affect?

CVE-2001-1423 affects advanced poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Advanced Poll before 1.61, when using a flat file database, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the logged_in parameter.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1423 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting advanced poll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Advanced Poll before 1.61, when using a flat file database, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the logged_in parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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	2001-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: advanced poll

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advanced poll advanced poll UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-poll || rpm -q advanced-poll || advanced-poll --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-poll

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-poll

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-2001-1423?

advanced poll: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1423 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1423 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-2001-1423 affect?

CVE-2001-1423 affects advanced poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Advanced Poll before 1.61, when using a flat file database, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the logged_in parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1423?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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