How severe is CVE-2000-0086?

CVE-2000-0086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0086?

CVE-2000-0086 primarily affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0086?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0086 published?

CVE-2000-0086 was published on 2000-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0086

CVE-2000-0086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netopia Timbuktu Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netopia Timbuktu Pro
Published: 2000-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netopia Timbuktu Pro sends user IDs and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain them via sniffing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0086?: Netopia Timbuktu Pro sends user IDs and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain them via sniffing.
How severe is CVE-2000-0086?: CVE-2000-0086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0086?: CVE-2000-0086 primarily affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0086 published?: CVE-2000-0086 was published on 2000-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/935

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netopia:timbuktu_pro:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netopia:timbuktu_pro:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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