HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2000-0945
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2000-0945

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 19, 2000· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web configuration interface for Catalyst 3500 XL switches allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication when the enable password is not set, via a URL containing the /exec/ directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-0945 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-0945. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Cisco1 product(s)
catalyst 3500 xl
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.html
ADVISORYhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.html

All References (10)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0194.html
→
http://www.osvdb.org/444
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5415
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0194.html
→
http://www.osvdb.org/444
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5415

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2000-0945
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 19, 2000

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

CVE-2002-0747
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CVE-1999-0745
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CVE-1999-1405
10.0
CVE-2002-1468
10.0
CVE-2001-1080
10.0
CVE-1999-0789
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2000-0945 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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