How severe is CVE-2000-0431?

CVE-2000-0431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0431 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-2000-0431?

CVE-2000-0431 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0431?

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-2000-0431 published?

CVE-2000-0431 was published on 2000-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0431

CVE-2000-0431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Cobalt Raq 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Cobalt Raq 2
Published: 2000-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cobalt RaQ2 and RaQ3 does not properly set the access permissions and ownership for files that are uploaded via FrontPage, which allows attackers to bypass cgiwrap and modify files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0431?: Cobalt RaQ2 and RaQ3 does not properly set the access permissions and ownership for files that are uploaded via FrontPage, which allows attackers to bypass cgiwrap and modify files.
How severe is CVE-2000-0431?: CVE-2000-0431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0431 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-2000-0431?: CVE-2000-0431 primarily affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0431?: 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-2000-0431 published?: CVE-2000-0431 was published on 2000-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_3i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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