How severe is CVE-2000-0769?

CVE-2000-0769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0769?

CVE-2000-0769 affects Oreilly Website Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0769?

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-2000-0769 published?

CVE-2000-0769 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0769

CVE-2000-0769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oreilly Website Pro 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oreilly Website Pro
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files by directly calling uploader.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0769?: O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files by directly calling uploader.exe.
How severe is CVE-2000-0769?: CVE-2000-0769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0769?: CVE-2000-0769 affects Oreilly Website Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0769?: 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-2000-0769 published?: CVE-2000-0769 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oreilly:website_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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