How severe is CVE-2000-0679?

CVE-2000-0679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0679?

CVE-2000-0679 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0679?

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

When was CVE-2000-0679 published?

CVE-2000-0679 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0679

CVE-2000-0679 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cvs 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% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cvs
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CVS 1.10.8 client trusts pathnames that are provided by the CVS server, which allows the server to force the client to create arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0679?: The CVS 1.10.8 client trusts pathnames that are provided by the CVS server, which allows the server to force the client to create arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2000-0679?: CVE-2000-0679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0679?: CVE-2000-0679 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0679 published?: CVE-2000-0679 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cvs:cvs:1.10.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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