Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-0402?

Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 7.0, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2000-0402 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2000-0402 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2000-0402?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2000-0402?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2000-0402 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2000-0402

LowPublic exploit

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.

Published May 30, 2000 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2000-0402 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.1 v2) affecting SQL Server (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

2.1

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

91%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SQL ServerMicrosoft	7.0, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 30, 2000
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 7.0, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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