CVE-2000-0039: AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cg
Summary
AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:52.602Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.