CVE-2000-0125: wwwthreads does not properly cleanse numeric data or table names that are passed to SQL queries, which allows

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2000-0125 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wwwthreads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wwwthreads does not properly cleanse numeric data or table names that are passed to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for wwwthreads forums.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wired community software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-02-03 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wired community software wwwthreads MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wwwthreads || rpm -q wwwthreads || wwwthreads --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 - SQL Command Input

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0125?

wwwthreads: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0125 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0125 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0125 affect?

CVE-2000-0125 affects wwwthreads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). wwwthreads does not properly cleanse numeric data or table names that are passed to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for wwwthreads forums.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0125?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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