CVE-2000-0878

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The mailto CGI script allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the emailadd form field.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.5/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 14, 2000
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2000-0878: High severity, CVSS 7.5 | Vulnix