CVE-2000-0248

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 24, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise46.php3
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise46.php3

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16858✓ verified
First seen Oct 18, 2010
RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package - 'passwd.php3' Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-19879✓ verified
First seen Apr 24, 2000
RedHat 6.2 Piranha Virtual Server Package - Default Account and Password
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Metasploitexploit/linux/http/piranha_passwd_exec✓ verified
First seen Apr 4, 2000
RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package passwd.php3 Arbitrary Command Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0248?

CVE-2000-0248 is a none vulnerability published on April 24, 2000. The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

When was CVE-2000-0248 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0248 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 24, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0248 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0248 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0248?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0248, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0248

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