CVE-2000-0941

CVE-2000-0941 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kootenay Web Inc Kootenay Web Inc Whois with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Kootenay Web KW Whois 1.0 CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "whois" parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0941?
Kootenay Web KW Whois 1.0 CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "whois" parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0941?
CVE-2000-0941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0941 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0941?
CVE-2000-0941 affects Kootenay Web Inc Kootenay Web Inc Whois. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0941?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0941 published?
CVE-2000-0941 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)