How severe is CVE-2000-1097?

CVE-2000-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1097?

CVE-2000-1097 primarily affects Sonicwall Soho Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1097?

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

When was CVE-2000-1097 published?

CVE-2000-1097 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1097

CVE-2000-1097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Soho Firewall 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sonicwall Soho Firewall
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web server for the SonicWALL SOHO firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long username in the authentication page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1097?: The web server for the SonicWALL SOHO firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long username in the authentication page.
How severe is CVE-2000-1097?: CVE-2000-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1097?: CVE-2000-1097 primarily affects Sonicwall Soho Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1097 published?: CVE-2000-1097 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:sonicwall:soho_firewall:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sonicwall:soho_firewall:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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