CVE-2000-0720

CVE-2000-0720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gwscripts Gwscripts News Publisher 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

Description

news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0720?
news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.
How severe is CVE-2000-0720?
CVE-2000-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0720?
CVE-2000-0720 primarily affects Gwscripts Gwscripts News Publisher. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0720?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0720 published?
CVE-2000-0720 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)