How severe is CVE-2000-0697?

CVE-2000-0697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0697?

CVE-2000-0697 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-2000-0697?

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

When was CVE-2000-0697 published?

CVE-2000-0697 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0697

CVE-2000-0697 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris Answerbook2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th 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 allows interface users to remotely execute commands via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0697?: The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 allows interface users to remotely execute commands via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2000-0697?: CVE-2000-0697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0697?: CVE-2000-0697 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-2000-0697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0697 published?: CVE-2000-0697 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*