CVE-2000-0248
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has...
CVE-2000-0248 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Redhat Linux, published April 24, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 73.7%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 73.7%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known3 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package passwd.php3 Arbitrary Command Execution | 2000-04-04 |
| Exploit-DB | RedHat 6.2 Piranha Virtual Server Package - Default Account and Password | 2000-04-24 |
| Exploit-DB | RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package - 'passwd.php3' Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit) | 2010-10-18 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- Record
CVE-2000-0248- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- Record
CVE-2000-0248- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0247No score
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0247- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9rr2-45q8-fjmgNo score
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has...
The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- Record
GHSA-9rr2-45q8-fjmg- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.