Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2000-0860 affects the file upload feature in PHP versions 3 and 4. A remote attacker can submit hidden form fields named after internal PHP script variables, which lets them read arbitrary files on the server. The flaw is rated 5.0 (MEDIUM) under CVSS v2.0, with a network attack vector, low complexity, no authentication, and a partial impact on confidentiality only.
NVD description
The file upload capability in PHP versions 3 and 4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by setting hidden form fields whose names match the names of internal PHP script variables.
EPSS · FIRST.org
2.7%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 86% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 14 nov. 2000
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (12)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1649ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1649ExploitVendor Advisory
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