CVE-2001-1246

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 90.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 30, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194425
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6787.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.php.net/do_download.php?download_file=php-4.1.2.tar.gz
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-102.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-129.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2954
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194425
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6787.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.php.net/do_download.php?download_file=php-4.1.2.tar.gz
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-102.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-129.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2954

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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-20985✓ verified
First seen Jun 30, 2001
PHP 4.x - SafeMode Arbitrary File Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-1246?

CVE-2001-1246 is a none vulnerability published on June 30, 2001. 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.

When was CVE-2001-1246 disclosed?

CVE-2001-1246 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 30, 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-2001-1246 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-1246 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-1246?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-1246, 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-2001-1246

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