CVE-2001-1159

Name: CVE-2001-1159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. load_prefs.php and supporting include files in SquirrelMail 1.0.4 and earlier do not properly initialize certain PHP variables, which allows remote attackers to (1) view sensitive files via the config_php and data_dir options, and (2) execute arbitrary code by using options_order.php to upload a message that could be interpreted as PHP.. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

load_prefs.php and supporting include files in SquirrelMail 1.0.4 and earlier do not properly initialize certain PHP variables, which allows remote attackers to (1) view sensitive files via the config_php and data_dir options, and (2) execute arbitrary code by using options_order.php to upload a message that could be interpreted as PHP.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squirrelmail	Squirrelmail	1.0.4
Squirrelmail	Squirrelmail	1.0.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0029.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6775.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2968Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.squirrelmail.org/changelog.php
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0029.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6775.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2968Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.squirrelmail.org/changelog.php

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1159?

How severe is CVE-2001-1159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST