How severe is CVE-2000-0448?

CVE-2000-0448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0448?

CVE-2000-0448 affects Network Associates Webshield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0448?

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

When was CVE-2000-0448 published?

CVE-2000-0448 was published on 2000-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0448

CVE-2000-0448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Webshield 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Webshield
Published: 2000-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WebShield SMTP Management Tool version 4.5.44 does not properly restrict access to the management port when an IP address does not resolve to a hostname, which allows remote attackers to access the configuration via the GET_CONFIG command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0448?: The WebShield SMTP Management Tool version 4.5.44 does not properly restrict access to the management port when an IP address does not resolve to a hostname, which allows remote attackers to access the configuration via the GET_CONFIG command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0448?: CVE-2000-0448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0448?: CVE-2000-0448 affects Network Associates Webshield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0448 published?: CVE-2000-0448 was published on 2000-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield:4.5.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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