CVE-2001-1246

Name: CVE-2001-1246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-30T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 9.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.72%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	>= 4.0.5, <= 4.1.0

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194425Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6787.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.php.net/do_download.php?download_file=php-4.1.2.tar.gzBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-102.htmlBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-129.htmlBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2954Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194425Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6787.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.php.net/do_download.php?download_file=php-4.1.2.tar.gzBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-102.htmlBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-129.htmlBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2954Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1246?

How severe is CVE-2001-1246?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1246?

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