How severe is CVE-2000-0680?

CVE-2000-0680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0680?

CVE-2000-0680 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0680?

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

When was CVE-2000-0680 published?

CVE-2000-0680 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0680

CVE-2000-0680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th 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 server does not properly restrict users from creating arbitrary Checkin.prog or Update.prog programs, which allows remote CVS committers to modify or create Trojan horse programs with the Checkin.prog or Update.prog names, then performing a CVS commit action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0680?: The CVS 1.10.8 server does not properly restrict users from creating arbitrary Checkin.prog or Update.prog programs, which allows remote CVS committers to modify or create Trojan horse programs with the Checkin.prog or Update.prog names, then performing a CVS commit action.
How severe is CVE-2000-0680?: CVE-2000-0680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0680 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0680?: CVE-2000-0680 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0680?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0680 published?: CVE-2000-0680 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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