CVE-2001-1437: easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1437?

easynews: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1437 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1437 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-2001-1437 affect?

CVE-2001-1437 affects easynews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request with a non-integer news message id field, which leaks the path in a PHP error message when the script times out.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-1437?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2001-1437 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easynews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request with a non-integer news message id field, which leaks the path in a PHP error message when the script times out.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easyscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-01 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easyscripts easynews UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easynews

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2001-1437?

easynews: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1437 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1437 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-2001-1437 affect?

CVE-2001-1437 affects easynews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). easyScripts easyNews 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a view request with a non-integer news message id field, which leaks the path in a PHP error message when the script times out.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1437?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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