CVE-2000-0689

Name: CVE-2000-0689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Account Manager LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the amadmin.pl script with the setpasswd parameter.. EPSS estimates a 7.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Account Manager LITE does not properly authenticate attempts to change the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges for the Account Manager by directly calling the amadmin.pl script with the setpasswd parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.81%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cgi Script Center	Account Manager	lite_1.0
Cgi Script Center	Account Manager	pro_1.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0291.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cgiscriptcenter.com/acctlite/
http://www.osvdb.org/13341
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1604Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5125
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0291.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cgiscriptcenter.com/acctlite/
http://www.osvdb.org/13341
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1604Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5125

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0689?

How severe is CVE-2000-0689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST