How severe is CVE-2000-1191?

CVE-2000-1191 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1191 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-2000-1191?

CVE-2000-1191 primarily affects Htdig Project Htdig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1191?

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

When was CVE-2000-1191 published?

CVE-2000-1191 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1191

CVE-2000-1191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Htdig Project Htdig 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Htdig Project Htdig
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

htsearch program in htDig 3.2 beta, 3.1.6, 3.1.5, and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of the server by requesting a non-existent configuration file using the config parameter, which generates an error message that includes the full path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1191?: htsearch program in htDig 3.2 beta, 3.1.6, 3.1.5, and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of the server by requesting a non-existent configuration file using the config parameter, which generates an error message that includes the full path.
How severe is CVE-2000-1191?: CVE-2000-1191 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1191 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-2000-1191?: CVE-2000-1191 primarily affects Htdig Project Htdig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1191?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1191 published?: CVE-2000-1191 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:htdig_project:htdig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig_project:htdig:3.2.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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