CVE-2000-0720: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0720: news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author...

news.cgi in GWScripts News Publisher does not properly authenticate requests to add an author to the author index, which allows remote attackers to add new authors by directly posting an HTTP request to the new.cgi program with an addAuthor parameter, and setting the Referer to the news.cgi program.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old web publishing CGI flaw that could let an unauthenticated remote user create a new author account or author entry. If the software is still exposed, an attacker may gain publishing capability or a foothold in site content management. Exposure is likely limited to legacy GWScripts News Publisher installations with the CGI interface reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify current supported versions or CPEs. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize it if legacy CGI publishing tools remain internet-facing or support public website content. Mitigation focus: Inventory for GWScripts News Publisher and exposed news.cgi or related CGI files.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for fixed versions or removal guidance.; Remove or retire unsupported legacy News Publisher installations where possible..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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news-publisher-add-author(5169)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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