How severe is CVE-2000-1077?

CVE-2000-1077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-1077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1077?

CVE-2000-1077 affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1077?

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-2000-1077 published?

CVE-2000-1077 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1077

CVE-2000-1077 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iplanet Iplanet Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iplanet Iplanet Web Server
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the SHTML logging functionality of iPlanet Web Server 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long filename with a .shtml extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1077?: Buffer overflow in the SHTML logging functionality of iPlanet Web Server 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long filename with a .shtml extension.
How severe is CVE-2000-1077?: CVE-2000-1077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-1077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1077?: CVE-2000-1077 affects Iplanet Iplanet Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1077?: 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-2000-1077 published?: CVE-2000-1077 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iplanet:iplanet_web_server:4.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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