How severe is CVE-2000-0945?

CVE-2000-0945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0945?

CVE-2000-0945 affects Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0945?

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-2000-0945 published?

CVE-2000-0945 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0945

CVE-2000-0945 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web configuration interface for Catalyst 3500 XL switches allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication when the enable password is not set, via a URL containing the /exec/ directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0945?: The web configuration interface for Catalyst 3500 XL switches allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication when the enable password is not set, via a URL containing the /exec/ directory.
How severe is CVE-2000-0945?: CVE-2000-0945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0945?: CVE-2000-0945 affects Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0945?: 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-2000-0945 published?: CVE-2000-0945 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3500_xl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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