CVE-2001-1546
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2001-1546 impacting mckesson pathways_homecare. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | mckesson / pathways_homecare |
| Affected Versions | 6.5 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-326 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2001-1546 impacting mckesson pathways_homecare.
id: cve-2001-1546
info:
name: mckesson pathways_homecare - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: high
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2001-1546 affecting mckesson pathways_homecare.
Evaluation: Pathways Homecare 6.5 uses weak encryption for user names and passwords, which allows local users to gain privileges by recovering the passwords from ...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2001-1546
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 7.8
cve-id: CVE-2001-1546
cwe-id: CWE-326
tags: cve,cve-2001-1546,mckesson,pathways_homecare,high
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "pathways_homecare"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2001-1546
# Target: mckesson pathways_homecare | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2001-1546 (mckesson pathways_homecare)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mckesson pathways_homecare scope (6.5).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2001-1546
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install pathways_homecare 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade pathways_homecare 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update pathways_homecare
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i pathways_homecare 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i pathways_homecare
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2001-1546 in mckesson pathways_homecare?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update mckesson pathways_homecare packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2001-1546?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2001-1546?
CVE-2001-1546 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.