How severe is CVE-2000-0552?

CVE-2000-0552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2000-0552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0552?

CVE-2000-0552 affects Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0552?

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

When was CVE-2000-0552 published?

CVE-2000-0552 was published on 2000-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0552

CVE-2000-0552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Icq
Published: 2000-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0552?: ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2000-0552?: CVE-2000-0552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2000-0552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0552?: CVE-2000-0552 affects Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0552 published?: CVE-2000-0552 was published on 2000-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icq:icq:2000a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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