CVE-2000-1060

CVE-2000-1060 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfree86 Project Xfce 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

Description

The default configuration of XFCE 3.5.1 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command in the xinitrc program, which allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1060?
The default configuration of XFCE 3.5.1 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command in the xinitrc program, which allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1060 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 affects Xfree86 Project Xfce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1060?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1060 published?
CVE-2000-1060 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)