How severe is CVE-2000-0423?

CVE-2000-0423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0423 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-2000-0423?

CVE-2000-0423 affects Netwin Dnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0423?

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

When was CVE-2000-0423 published?

CVE-2000-0423 was published on 2000-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0423

CVE-2000-0423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netwin Dnews 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: Netwin Dnews
Published: 2000-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Netwin DNEWSWEB CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long parameters such as group, cmd, and utag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0423?: Buffer overflow in Netwin DNEWSWEB CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long parameters such as group, cmd, and utag.
How severe is CVE-2000-0423?: CVE-2000-0423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0423 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-2000-0423?: CVE-2000-0423 affects Netwin Dnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0423?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0423 published?: CVE-2000-0423 was published on 2000-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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