CVE-2000-0769: O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2000-0769?

website pro: upgrade to newer than 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2000-0769 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0769 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2000-0769 affect?

CVE-2000-0769 affects website pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files by directly calling uploader.exe.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2000-0769 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting website pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files by directly calling uploader.exe.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oreilly

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oreilly website pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy website-pro || rpm -q website-pro || website-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade website-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade website-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2000-0769?

website pro: upgrade to newer than 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0769 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0769 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-2000-0769 affect?

CVE-2000-0769 affects website pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). O'Reilly WebSite Pro 2.3.7 installs the uploader.exe program with execute permissions for all users, which allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files by directly calling uploader.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0769?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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