CVE-2000-0789
CVE-2000-0789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bardon Data Systems Winu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Bardon Data Systems Winu
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WinU 5.x and earlier uses weak encryption to store its configuration password, which allows local users to decrypt the password and gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0789?
- WinU 5.x and earlier uses weak encryption to store its configuration password, which allows local users to decrypt the password and gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0789?
- CVE-2000-0789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0789 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0789?
- CVE-2000-0789 primarily affects Bardon Data Systems Winu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0789?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0789 published?
- CVE-2000-0789 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:bardon_data_systems:winu:4.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bardon_data_systems:winu:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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