How severe is CVE-2000-1230?

CVE-2000-1230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1230?

CVE-2000-1230 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1230?

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

When was CVE-2000-1230 published?

CVE-2000-1230 was published on 2000-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1230

CVE-2000-1230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phorum
Published: 2000-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Backdoor in auth.php3 in Phorum 3.0.7 allows remote attackers to access restricted web pages via an HTTP request with the PHP_AUTH_USER parameter set to "boogieman".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1230?: Backdoor in auth.php3 in Phorum 3.0.7 allows remote attackers to access restricted web pages via an HTTP request with the PHP_AUTH_USER parameter set to "boogieman".
How severe is CVE-2000-1230?: CVE-2000-1230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1230?: CVE-2000-1230 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1230?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1230 published?: CVE-2000-1230 was published on 2000-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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