CVE-2000-0590 describes a critical arbitrary file read vulnerability in CGI-World Poll It 2.0, allowing remote attackers to access sensitive files by manipulating the 'data_dir' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no authentication required, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for attackers. Despite its age, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 91/100 underscores its significant potential impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cgi-world:poll_it:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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