CVE-2000-0039

Name: CVE-2000-0039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-29T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0039 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.. EPSS estimates a 5.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.92%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Altavista	Search Intranet	2.0b
Altavista	Search Intranet	2.3a

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0039?

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

How severe is CVE-2000-0039?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0039 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0039?

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Source: NVD / NIST