CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0878

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mailto CGI script allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the emailadd form field.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain access to the system, potentially leading to data loss or server takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure the CGI script against command injection and validate input data in the form.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The mailto CGI script allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the emailadd form field.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS