CVE-2001-0042

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

PHP 3.x (PHP3) on Apache 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a modified .. (dot dot) attack containing "%5c" (encoded backslash) sequences.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 16, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/149210
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2060
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5659
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/149210
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2060
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5659

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20466✓ verified
First seen Dec 6, 2000
Apache 1.3 + PHP 3 - File Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0042?

CVE-2001-0042 is a none vulnerability published on February 16, 2001. PHP 3.x (PHP3) on Apache 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a modified .. (dot dot) attack containing "%5c" (encoded backslash) sequences.

When was CVE-2001-0042 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0042 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 16, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0042 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0042 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0042?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0042, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0042

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