How severe is CVE-2000-0696?

CVE-2000-0696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0696?

CVE-2000-0696 primarily affects Sun Solaris Answerbook2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0696?

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-2000-0696 published?

CVE-2000-0696 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0696

CVE-2000-0696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris Answerbook2 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Solaris Answerbook2
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 does not properly authenticate requests to its supporting CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to add user accounts to the interface by directly calling the admin CGI script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0696?: The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 does not properly authenticate requests to its supporting CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to add user accounts to the interface by directly calling the admin CGI script.
How severe is CVE-2000-0696?: CVE-2000-0696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0696?: CVE-2000-0696 primarily affects Sun Solaris Answerbook2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0696?: 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-2000-0696 published?: CVE-2000-0696 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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