CVE-2000-0945
HighPublic exploitThe 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.
Published Dec 19, 2000 · Updated Sep 23, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2000-0945 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Catalyst 3500 Xl (Cisco).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% 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
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% 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
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 3500 XlCisco | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 19, 2000
Last updated
Sep 23, 2026
References
- advisory20001026 Advisory def-2000-02: Cisco Catalyst remote command execution
- patch1846
- exploitExploitDB-20330
- other20001113 Re: 3500XL
- othercisco-catalyst-remote-commands(5415)
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Catalyst 3500 Xl (Cisco). 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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