CVE-2000-0945

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.

What this means for your business

It affects Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl. It matters if your company, or a supplier that handles your data, runs it.
An attacker can use it remotely, over a network.
FIRST's prediction model gives it a 73% chance of attack attempts being seen in the next 30 days, ranking above 99% of all known flaws.

What to do

1Check whether your company or your suppliers run Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xl, and which version. The affected versions are listed further down this page.
2If you do, apply the vendor's fix. A patch or vendor advisory has been published.

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Scoring

CVSS: 10.0 (v2.0)
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Assigned by: cve@mitre.org

Dates

Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-09-23
Sources: NVD

Affected products

Cisco Catalyst 3500 Xlall versions

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.