How severe is CVE-2000-0627?

CVE-2000-0627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0627 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0627?

CVE-2000-0627 primarily affects Blackboard Courseinfo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0627?

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-2000-0627 published?

CVE-2000-0627 was published on 2000-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0627

CVE-2000-0627 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Courseinfo 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Blackboard Courseinfo
Published: 2000-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BlackBoard CourseInfo 4.0 does not properly authenticate users, which allows local users to modify CourseInfo database information and gain privileges by directly calling the supporting CGI programs such as user_update_passwd.pl and user_update_admin.pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0627?: BlackBoard CourseInfo 4.0 does not properly authenticate users, which allows local users to modify CourseInfo database information and gain privileges by directly calling the supporting CGI programs such as user_update_passwd.pl and user_update_admin.pl.
How severe is CVE-2000-0627?: CVE-2000-0627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0627 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0627?: CVE-2000-0627 primarily affects Blackboard Courseinfo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0627?: 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-2000-0627 published?: CVE-2000-0627 was published on 2000-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:courseinfo:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:courseinfo:unix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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