How severe is CVE-2000-1008?

CVE-2000-1008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1008?

CVE-2000-1008 affects Palm Palm Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1008?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-1008 published?

CVE-2000-1008 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1008

CVE-2000-1008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Palm Palm Os 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: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Palm Palm Os
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PalmOS 3.5.2 and earlier uses weak encryption to store the user password, which allows attackers with physical access to the Palm device to decrypt the password and gain access to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1008?: PalmOS 3.5.2 and earlier uses weak encryption to store the user password, which allows attackers with physical access to the Palm device to decrypt the password and gain access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2000-1008?: CVE-2000-1008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1008?: CVE-2000-1008 affects Palm Palm Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1008 published?: CVE-2000-1008 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:palm:palm_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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