How severe is CVE-2000-0944?

CVE-2000-0944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2000-0944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0944?

CVE-2000-0944 affects Cgi Script Center News Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0944?

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-2000-0944 published?

CVE-2000-0944 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0944

CVE-2000-0944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cgi Script Center News Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Cgi Script Center News Update
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CGI Script Center News Update 1.1 does not properly validate the original news administration password during a password change operation, which allows remote attackers to modify the password without knowing the original password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0944?: CGI Script Center News Update 1.1 does not properly validate the original news administration password during a password change operation, which allows remote attackers to modify the password without knowing the original password.
How severe is CVE-2000-0944?: CVE-2000-0944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2000-0944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0944?: CVE-2000-0944 affects Cgi Script Center News Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0944?: 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-2000-0944 published?: CVE-2000-0944 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgi:script_center_news_update:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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