CVE-2000-0912

MultiHTML - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Command Execution via Multi Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0912. PoCs published by Niels Heinen.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a file disclosure vulnerability in MultiHTML by appending a null byte to bypass file extension checks, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

Description

MultiHTML CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary commands by specifying the file name to the "multi" parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Niels Heinen · textwebappscgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22204

This exploit demonstrates a file disclosure vulnerability in MultiHTML by appending a null byte to bypass file extension checks, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MultiHTML (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: MultiHTML installed on a web server · Access to the CGI script endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0146.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5285

Scores

EPSS 0.0364
EPSS Percentile 88.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
jcs_web_works/multihtml
Published Dec 19, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026