How severe is CVE-2000-0117?

CVE-2000-0117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0117?

CVE-2000-0117 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0117?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0117 published?

CVE-2000-0117 was published on 2000-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0117

CVE-2000-0117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Cobalt Raq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Cobalt Raq
Published: 2000-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The siteUserMod.cgi program in Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows any Site Administrator to modify passwords for other users, site administrators, and possibly admin (root).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0117?: The siteUserMod.cgi program in Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows any Site Administrator to modify passwords for other users, site administrators, and possibly admin (root).
How severe is CVE-2000-0117?: CVE-2000-0117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0117?: CVE-2000-0117 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0117 published?: CVE-2000-0117 was published on 2000-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/951

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:cobalt_raq:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_3i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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