How severe is CVE-2000-1075?

CVE-2000-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1075 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1075?

CVE-2000-1075 primarily affects Netscape Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1075?

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

When was CVE-2000-1075 published?

CVE-2000-1075 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1075

CVE-2000-1075 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscape Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Directory Server
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in iPlanet Certificate Management System 4.2 and Directory Server 4.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the Agent, End Entity, or Administrator services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1075?: Directory traversal vulnerability in iPlanet Certificate Management System 4.2 and Directory Server 4.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the Agent, End Entity, or Administrator services.
How severe is CVE-2000-1075?: CVE-2000-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1075 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1075?: CVE-2000-1075 primarily affects Netscape Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1075?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1075 published?: CVE-2000-1075 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:directory_server:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:iplanet_certificate_management_system:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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