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CVE-2000-1069

6.4 · MEDIUM

pollit.cgi in Poll It 2.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to access administrative functions without knowing the real password by specifying the same value to the entered_password and admin_pa…

Published Dec 11, 2000cgi-worldEPSS 2.27%

Overview

CVE-2000-1069 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cgi-world poll_it. It was published on December 11, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pollit.cgi in Poll It 2.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to access administrative functions without knowing the real password by specifying the same value to the entered_password and admin_password parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgi-world. Update poll_it to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1069?

CVE-2000-1069 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cgi-world poll_it. It was published on December 11, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2000-1069?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-1069?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cgi-world. Update poll_it to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-1069?

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