CVE-2000-0492

CVE-2000-0492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Passwd 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

Description

PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0492?
PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2000-0492?
CVE-2000-0492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0492 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0492?
CVE-2000-0492 affects Passwd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0492?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0492 published?
CVE-2000-0492 was published on 2000-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)