HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2000-0411
MEDIUMPOC

CVE-2000-0411

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 10, 2000· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Matt Wright's FormMail CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain environmental variables via the env_report parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-0411 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-0411. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

matt_wright1 product(s)
formmail
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2000-0411
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 10, 2000

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2000-0411 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.