CVE-2000-0552

MEDIUMNVD 5.5Weaponized

5.5

ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 76.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 6, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0237.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1307
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4607
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0237.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1307
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4607

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

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

Exploit-DBEDB-19993✓ verified
First seen Jun 6, 2000
Mirabilis ICQ 2000.0 A - Mailclient Temporary Link
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2000-0552?

CVE-2000-0552 is a medium vulnerability published on June 6, 2000. ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

When was CVE-2000-0552 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0552 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 6, 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-2000-0552 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0552 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 76.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2000-0552?

CVE-2000-0552 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0552?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0552, 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-2000-0552

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