How severe is CVE-2000-0861?

CVE-2000-0861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0861?

CVE-2000-0861 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0861?

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-2000-0861 published?

CVE-2000-0861 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0861

CVE-2000-0861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Mailman
Published: 2000-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mailman 1.1 allows list administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the %(listname) macro expansion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0861?: Mailman 1.1 allows list administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the %(listname) macro expansion.
How severe is CVE-2000-0861?: CVE-2000-0861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0861?: CVE-2000-0861 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0861?: 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-2000-0861 published?: CVE-2000-0861 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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