CVE-2000-0878 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the server via shell metacharacters in the mailto CGI script's email field.
- 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-2000-0878?
CVE-2000-0878 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The mailto CGI script allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the emailadd form field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ranson Johnson Mailto Cgi Script.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0878 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-2000-0878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0878 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjmf-fjqm-657f.