CVE-2000-0690 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 21 Sep 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fromfile parameter of Auction Weaver CGI script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0690?

CVE-2000-0690 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Auction Weaver CGI script 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fromfile parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0690?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cgi Script Center Auction Weaver.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0690?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0690 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2000-0690 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0690 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r24-q9c8-57g2.