How severe is CVE-2000-0525?

CVE-2000-0525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0525?

CVE-2000-0525 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0525?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0525 published?

CVE-2000-0525 was published on 2000-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0525

CVE-2000-0525 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2000-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OpenSSH does not properly drop privileges when the UseLogin option is enabled, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by providing the command to the ssh daemon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0525?: OpenSSH does not properly drop privileges when the UseLogin option is enabled, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by providing the command to the ssh daemon.
How severe is CVE-2000-0525?: CVE-2000-0525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0525?: CVE-2000-0525 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0525 published?: CVE-2000-0525 was published on 2000-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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