How severe is CVE-2000-0039?

CVE-2000-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0039?

CVE-2000-0039 primarily affects Altavista Search Intranet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0039 published?

CVE-2000-0039 was published on 1999-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0039

CVE-2000-0039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Altavista Search Intranet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Altavista Search Intranet
Published: 1999-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0039?: AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.
How severe is CVE-2000-0039?: CVE-2000-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0039?: CVE-2000-0039 primarily affects Altavista Search Intranet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0039 published?: CVE-2000-0039 was published on 1999-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:altavista:search_intranet:2.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:altavista:search_intranet:2.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*