How severe is CVE-2000-0342?

CVE-2000-0342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2000-0342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0342?

CVE-2000-0342 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0342?

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-2000-0342 published?

CVE-2000-0342 was published on 2000-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0342

CVE-2000-0342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Qualcomm Eudora
Published: 2000-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0342?: Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment."
How severe is CVE-2000-0342?: CVE-2000-0342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2000-0342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0342?: CVE-2000-0342 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0342?: 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-2000-0342 published?: CVE-2000-0342 was published on 2000-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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