How severe is CVE-2000-0010?

CVE-2000-0010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0010?

CVE-2000-0010 affects Tony Greenwood Webwho+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0010 published?

CVE-2000-0010 was published on 1999-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0010

CVE-2000-0010 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tony Greenwood Webwho+ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tony Greenwood Webwho+
Published: 1999-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebWho+ whois.cgi program allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the TLD parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0010?: WebWho+ whois.cgi program allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the TLD parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0010?: CVE-2000-0010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0010?: CVE-2000-0010 affects Tony Greenwood Webwho+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0010 published?: CVE-2000-0010 was published on 1999-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2000-0010

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tony_greenwood:webwho\+:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*