How severe is CVE-2000-0208?

CVE-2000-0208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0208 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-2000-0208?

CVE-2000-0208 primarily affects Htdig. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0208?

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

When was CVE-2000-0208 published?

CVE-2000-0208 was published on 2000-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0208

CVE-2000-0208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Htdig 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: Htdig
Published: 2000-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The htdig (ht://Dig) CGI program htsearch allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by enclosing the file name with backticks (`) in parameters to htsearch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0208?: The htdig (ht://Dig) CGI program htsearch allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by enclosing the file name with backticks (`) in parameters to htsearch.
How severe is CVE-2000-0208?: CVE-2000-0208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0208 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-2000-0208?: CVE-2000-0208 primarily affects Htdig. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0208 published?: CVE-2000-0208 was published on 2000-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1026

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.2.0b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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