CVE-2000-0381: The Gossamer Threads DBMan db.cgi CGI script allows remote attackers to view environmental variables and setup

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0381 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting dbman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gossamer Threads DBMan db.cgi CGI script allows remote attackers to view environmental variables and setup information by referencing a non-existing database in the db parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-05-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gossamer threads

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-05-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gossamer threads dbman DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dbman sudo apt install dbman=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold dbman

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dbman sudo dnf downgrade dbman-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add dbman

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Gossamer Threads DBMan 2.0.4 - DBMan Information Leakage

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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-2000-0381?

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

Is CVE-2000-0381 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0381 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-2000-0381 affect?

CVE-2000-0381 affects dbman. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Gossamer Threads DBMan db.cgi CGI script allows remote attackers to view environmental variables and setup information by referencing a non-existing database in the db parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0381?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

References

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