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CVE-2000-0720

UnknownEPSS 6.16%

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CVE-2000-0720 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.. EPSS estimates a 6.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.16%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GwscriptsGwscripts News Publisher1.05
GwscriptsGwscripts News Publisher1.05a
GwscriptsGwscripts News Publisher1.05b
GwscriptsGwscripts News Publisher1.06

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0720?
news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.
How severe is CVE-2000-0720?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0720 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0720?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST