CVE-2000-0945

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 19, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0194.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/444
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5415
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0380.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0194.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/444
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1846
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5415

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

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

Exploit-DBEDB-20330✓ verified
First seen Oct 26, 2000
Cisco Catalyst 3500 XL - Arbitrary Command Execution
Open source ↗
Metasploitauxiliary/scanner/http/cisco_device_manager✓ verified
First seen Oct 26, 2000
Cisco Device HTTP Device Manager Access
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0945?

CVE-2000-0945 is a none vulnerability published on December 19, 2000. 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.

When was CVE-2000-0945 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0945 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 19, 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-2000-0945 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0945 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0945?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0945, 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-2000-0945

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