How severe is CVE-2000-0688?

CVE-2000-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0688 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-2000-0688?

CVE-2000-0688 affects Cgi Script Center Subscribe Me Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0688?

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-2000-0688 published?

CVE-2000-0688 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0688

CVE-2000-0688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgi Script Center Subscribe Me Lite 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cgi Script Center Subscribe Me Lite
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Subscribe Me LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the subscribe.pl script with the setpwd parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0688?: Subscribe Me LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the subscribe.pl script with the setpwd parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0688?: CVE-2000-0688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0688 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-2000-0688?: CVE-2000-0688 affects Cgi Script Center Subscribe Me Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0688?: 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-2000-0688 published?: CVE-2000-0688 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgi_script_center:subscribe_me_lite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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