How severe is CVE-2000-0012?

CVE-2000-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0012?

CVE-2000-0012 affects Hughes Msql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0012?

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-2000-0012 published?

CVE-2000-0012 was published on 1999-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0012

CVE-2000-0012 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hughes Msql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hughes Msql
Published: 1999-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in w3-msql CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0012?: Buffer overflow in w3-msql CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0012?: CVE-2000-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0012?: CVE-2000-0012 affects Hughes Msql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0012?: 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-2000-0012 published?: CVE-2000-0012 was published on 1999-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/898

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hughes:msql:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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