CVE-2000-0242
CVE-2000-0242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geocel Windmail 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: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Geocel Windmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WindMail allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute commands via shell metacharacters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0242?
- WindMail allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute commands via shell metacharacters.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0242?
- CVE-2000-0242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0242?
- CVE-2000-0242 affects Geocel Windmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0242 published?
- CVE-2000-0242 was published on 2000-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-03-22&msg=20000325224146.6839.qmail%40securityfocus.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:geocel:windmail:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*