CVE-2000-0696

Name: CVE-2000-0696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 does not properly authenticate requests to its supporting CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to add user accounts to the interface by directly calling the admin CGI script.. EPSS estimates a 7.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The administration interface for the dwhttpd web server in Solaris AnswerBook2 does not properly authenticate requests to its supporting CGI scripts, which allows remote attackers to add user accounts to the interface by directly calling the admin CGI script.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.18%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris Answerbook2	1.3
Sun	Solaris Answerbook2	1.4
Sun	Solaris Answerbook2	1.4.1
Sun	Solaris Answerbook2	1.4.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/sun/2000-q3/0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2000/Aug/0105.html
http://www.s21sec.com/en/avisos/s21sec-004-en.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1554Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5069
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/sun/2000-q3/0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2000/Aug/0105.html
http://www.s21sec.com/en/avisos/s21sec-004-en.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1554Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5069

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0696?

How severe is CVE-2000-0696?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0696?

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