How severe is CVE-2000-0784?

CVE-2000-0784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0784?

CVE-2000-0784 primarily affects Rapidstream. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0784?

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-2000-0784 published?

CVE-2000-0784 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0784

CVE-2000-0784 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rapidstream with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rapidstream
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sshd program in the Rapidstream 2.1 Beta VPN appliance has a hard-coded "rsadmin" account with a null password, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ssh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0784?: sshd program in the Rapidstream 2.1 Beta VPN appliance has a hard-coded "rsadmin" account with a null password, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ssh.
How severe is CVE-2000-0784?: CVE-2000-0784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0784?: CVE-2000-0784 primarily affects Rapidstream. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0784?: 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-2000-0784 published?: CVE-2000-0784 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:rapidstream:rapidstream:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:rapidstream:rapidstream:4000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:rapidstream:rapidstream:6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:rapidstream:rapidstream:8000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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