How severe is CVE-2000-0271?

CVE-2000-0271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0271?

CVE-2000-0271 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0271?

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

When was CVE-2000-0271 published?

CVE-2000-0271 was published on 2000-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0271

CVE-2000-0271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Emacs
Published: 2000-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0271?: read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.
How severe is CVE-2000-0271?: CVE-2000-0271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0271?: CVE-2000-0271 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0271 published?: CVE-2000-0271 was published on 2000-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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