How severe is CVE-2000-0559?

CVE-2000-0559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0559 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0559?

CVE-2000-0559 affects Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0559?

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

When was CVE-2000-0559 published?

CVE-2000-0559 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0559

CVE-2000-0559 is a low-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection
Published: 2000-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

eTrust Intrusion Detection System (formerly SessionWall-3) uses weak encryption (XOR) to store administrative passwords in the registry, which allows local users to easily decrypt the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0559?: eTrust Intrusion Detection System (formerly SessionWall-3) uses weak encryption (XOR) to store administrative passwords in the registry, which allows local users to easily decrypt the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2000-0559?: CVE-2000-0559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0559 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0559?: CVE-2000-0559 affects Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0559?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0559 published?: CVE-2000-0559 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_intrusion_detection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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