CVE-2000-0402

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The Mixed Mode authentication capability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 stores the System Administrator (sa) account in plaintext in a log file which is readable by any user, aka the "SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack Password" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 30, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=263968
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1281
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-035
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=263968
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1281
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-035

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

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

Exploit-DBEDB-16394✓ verified
First seen Feb 8, 2011
Microsoft SQL Server - Payload Execution (via SQL Injection) (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-16395✓ verified
First seen Dec 21, 2010
Microsoft SQL Server - Payload Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/mssql/mssql_payload_sqli✓ verified
First seen May 30, 2000
Microsoft SQL Server Payload Execution via SQL Injection
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/mssql/mssql_payload✓ verified
First seen May 30, 2000
Microsoft SQL Server Payload Execution
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0402?

CVE-2000-0402 is a none vulnerability published on May 30, 2000. The Mixed Mode authentication capability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 stores the System Administrator (sa) account in plaintext in a log file which is readable by any user, aka the "SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack Password" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2000-0402 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0402 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 30, 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-2000-0402 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0402 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0402?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0402, 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-2000-0402

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