How severe is CVE-2000-0059?

CVE-2000-0059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0059 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-2000-0059?

CVE-2000-0059 primarily affects Php. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0059?

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-2000-0059 published?

CVE-2000-0059 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0059

CVE-2000-0059 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Php 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: Php
Published: 2000-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP3 with safe_mode enabled does not properly filter shell metacharacters from commands that are executed by popen, which could allow remote attackers to execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0059?: PHP3 with safe_mode enabled does not properly filter shell metacharacters from commands that are executed by popen, which could allow remote attackers to execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0059?: CVE-2000-0059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0059 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-2000-0059?: CVE-2000-0059 primarily affects Php. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0059?: 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-2000-0059 published?: CVE-2000-0059 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/911

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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