CVE-2000-0208 describes an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in the ht://Dig CGI program, htsearch, affecting various versions of htdig. Attackers can exploit this by enclosing filenames within backticks in parameters sent to htsearch, allowing them to retrieve sensitive files from the server. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.0) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality impact. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.0b1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.2.0b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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