How severe is CVE-2000-0169?

CVE-2000-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0169?

CVE-2000-0169 affects Oracle Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0169?

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

When was CVE-2000-0169 published?

CVE-2000-0169 was published on 2000-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0169

CVE-2000-0169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Application Server
Published: 2000-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Batch files in the Oracle web listener ows-bin directory allow remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed URL that includes '?&'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0169?: Batch files in the Oracle web listener ows-bin directory allow remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed URL that includes '?&'.
How severe is CVE-2000-0169?: CVE-2000-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0169?: CVE-2000-0169 affects Oracle Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0169 published?: CVE-2000-0169 was published on 2000-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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