How severe is CVE-2000-0947?

CVE-2000-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0947?

CVE-2000-0947 primarily affects Gnu Cfengine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0947?

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-2000-0947 published?

CVE-2000-0947 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0947

CVE-2000-0947 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cfengine 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Cfengine
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in cfd daemon in GNU CFEngine before 1.6.0a11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the CAUTH command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0947?: Format string vulnerability in cfd daemon in GNU CFEngine before 1.6.0a11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the CAUTH command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0947?: CVE-2000-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0947?: CVE-2000-0947 primarily affects Gnu Cfengine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0947?: 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-2000-0947 published?: CVE-2000-0947 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cfengine:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cfengine:1.5.3-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cfengine:1.6:a10:*:*:*:*:*:*

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