How severe is CVE-2000-0950?

CVE-2000-0950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0950?

CVE-2000-0950 affects Tis Internet Firewall Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0950?

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

When was CVE-2000-0950 published?

CVE-2000-0950 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0950

CVE-2000-0950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tis Internet Firewall Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tis Internet Firewall Toolkit
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in x-gw in TIS Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed display name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0950?: Format string vulnerability in x-gw in TIS Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed display name.
How severe is CVE-2000-0950?: CVE-2000-0950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0950?: CVE-2000-0950 affects Tis Internet Firewall Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0950 published?: CVE-2000-0950 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tis:internet_firewall_toolkit:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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