How severe is CVE-2000-0689?

CVE-2000-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0689?

CVE-2000-0689 primarily affects Cgi Script Center Account Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0689?

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-2000-0689 published?

CVE-2000-0689 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0689

CVE-2000-0689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgi Script Center Account Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cgi Script Center Account Manager
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Account Manager LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the amadmin.pl script with the setpasswd parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0689?: Account Manager LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the amadmin.pl script with the setpasswd parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0689?: CVE-2000-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0689?: CVE-2000-0689 primarily affects Cgi Script Center Account Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0689?: 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-2000-0689 published?: CVE-2000-0689 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cgi_script_center:account_manager:lite_1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cgi_script_center:account_manager:pro_1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*