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CVE-2000-0039

MediumPublished

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

Published: Mar 22, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 29, 1999

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

5.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

Sources

AltaVista Search Intranet 2.0 b/2.3 - Directory TraversalExploit
Rudi Carell · unix · Dec 29, 1999

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