How severe is CVE-2000-0920?

CVE-2000-0920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0920 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-2000-0920?

CVE-2000-0920 affects Boa Boa Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0920?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0920 published?

CVE-2000-0920 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0920

CVE-2000-0920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boa Boa Webserver 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Boa Boa Webserver
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in BOA web server 0.94.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a modified .. (dot dot) attack in the GET HTTP request that uses a "%2E" instead of a "."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0920?: Directory traversal vulnerability in BOA web server 0.94.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a modified .. (dot dot) attack in the GET HTTP request that uses a "%2E" instead of a "."
How severe is CVE-2000-0920?: CVE-2000-0920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0920 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-2000-0920?: CVE-2000-0920 affects Boa Boa Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0920?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0920 published?: CVE-2000-0920 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boa:boa_webserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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