How severe is CVE-2000-0590?

CVE-2000-0590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0590?

CVE-2000-0590 affects Cgi-world Poll It. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0590?

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-2000-0590 published?

CVE-2000-0590 was published on 2000-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0590

CVE-2000-0590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgi-world Poll It with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cgi-world Poll It
Published: 2000-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Poll It 2.0 CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the file name in the data_dir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0590?: Poll It 2.0 CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the file name in the data_dir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0590?: CVE-2000-0590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0590?: CVE-2000-0590 affects Cgi-world Poll It. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0590?: 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-2000-0590 published?: CVE-2000-0590 was published on 2000-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgi-world:poll_it:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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