CVE-2000-0977

MailFile 1.10 - Arbitrary File Read via Filename Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0977. PoCs published by Dirk Brockhausen.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in OatMeal studios' Mail-File CGI script to read arbitrary files on the filesystem. The script fails to validate user input, allowing an attacker to manipulate the filename parameter to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd.

Description

mailfile.cgi CGI program in MailFile 1.10 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file name in the "filename" parameter in a POST request, which is then sent by email to the address specified in the "email" parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Dirk Brockhausen · perlremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20303

This exploit leverages a directory traversal vulnerability in OatMeal studios' Mail-File CGI script to read arbitrary files on the filesystem. The script fails to validate user input, allowing an attacker to manipulate the filename parameter to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: OatMeal studios' Mail-File CGI script
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target server running vulnerable Mail-File CGI script · Network access to the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0172.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5358
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1807

Scores

EPSS 0.0860
EPSS Percentile 94.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
oatmeal_studios/mail_file 1.10
Published Dec 19, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026