CVE-2000-0639

Name: CVE-2000-0639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-06-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier does not include proper access restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using bbd to upload a file whose extension will cause it to be executed as a CGI script by the web server.. EPSS estimates a 9.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier does not include proper access restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using bbd to upload a file whose extension will cause it to be executed as a CGI script by the web server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.49%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.0
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.1
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.2
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.3
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.3b
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4g
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4h
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4h1
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09b
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09c
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09d

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0171.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/1472
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1494Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5103
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0171.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/1472
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1494Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5103

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0639?

How severe is CVE-2000-0639?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0639?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0639?

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Source: NVD / NIST