CVE-2000-0322Linux Vulnerability
The passwd.php3 CGI script in the Red Hat Piranha Virtual Server Package allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
Published Apr 24, 2000 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2000-0322 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Linux (Redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 15, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Feb 15, 2010
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch1149
Description
The passwd.php3 CGI script in the Red Hat Piranha Virtual Server Package allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 15, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LinuxRedhat | 6.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 24, 2000
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 15, 2010
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch1149
- exploitMSF piranha_passwd_exec.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-16858
- otherRHSA-2000:014
FAQ
Common Questions.
The passwd.php3 CGI script in the Red Hat Piranha Virtual Server Package allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
Affected: Linux (Redhat) versions 6.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 15, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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