How severe is CVE-2000-1076?

CVE-2000-1076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-1076 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1076?

CVE-2000-1076 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-2000-1076?

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-2000-1076 published?

CVE-2000-1076 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1076

CVE-2000-1076 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netscape Directory Server 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Directory Server
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netscape (iPlanet) Certificate Management System 4.2 and Directory Server 4.12 stores the administrative password in plaintext, which could allow local and possibly remote attackers to gain administrative privileges on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1076?: Netscape (iPlanet) Certificate Management System 4.2 and Directory Server 4.12 stores the administrative password in plaintext, which could allow local and possibly remote attackers to gain administrative privileges on the server.
How severe is CVE-2000-1076?: CVE-2000-1076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-1076 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1076?: CVE-2000-1076 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-2000-1076?: 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-2000-1076 published?: CVE-2000-1076 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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