How severe is CVE-2000-1176?

CVE-2000-1176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1176?

CVE-2000-1176 affects Yabb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1176?

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-2000-1176 published?

CVE-2000-1176 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1176

CVE-2000-1176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yabb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yabb
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in YaBB search.pl CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the "catsearch" form field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1176?: Directory traversal vulnerability in YaBB search.pl CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the "catsearch" form field.
How severe is CVE-2000-1176?: CVE-2000-1176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1176?: CVE-2000-1176 affects Yabb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1176?: 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-2000-1176 published?: CVE-2000-1176 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yabb:yabb:2000-09-11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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