How severe is CVE-2000-0468?

CVE-2000-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0468?

CVE-2000-0468 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0468?

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

When was CVE-2000-0468 published?

CVE-2000-0468 was published on 2000-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0468

CVE-2000-0468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 2000-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

man in HP-UX 10.20 and 11 allows local attackers to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0468?: man in HP-UX 10.20 and 11 allows local attackers to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0468?: CVE-2000-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0468?: CVE-2000-0468 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0468 published?: CVE-2000-0468 was published on 2000-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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