CVE-2000-1069: pollit.cgi in Poll It 2.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to access administrative functions without k...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2000-1069 is an old authentication bypass in the Poll It CGI polling application. A remote user could reach administrative functions without knowing the real administrator password because the script trusted password data supplied in the request. Exposure is most likely on legacy websites still running Poll It 2.01 or earlier under CGI directories. Modern exposure should be uncommon, but unmanaged archived scripts, old shared hosting, or forgotten poll pages could remain reachable. Prioritize cleanup if any affected Poll It instance is internet-facing. The software is very old, the flaw can bypass administration, and the safest business action is usually removal or isolation rather than extended support work. Mitigation focus: Inventory web roots and CGI directories for Poll It and pollit.cgi.; Remove or disable Poll It if it is no longer required.; Check vendor or archived project guidance for any supported fixed release..

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Jul 11, 2026, 23:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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