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CVE-2000-0217

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.1 EPSS 0.97%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2000-02-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2000-0217
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.1
EPSS
0.97%

Original NVD Description

The default configuration of SSH allows X forwarding, which could allow a remote attacker to control a client's X sessions via a malicious xauth program.