CVE-2001-0203: watchguard firebox_ii
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 18-09-2001Last modified 08-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2001-0203 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in watchguard firebox_ii. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 18-09-2001PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Watchguard Firebox II firewall allows users with read-only access to gain read-write access, and administrative privileges, by accessing a file that contains hashed passphrases, and using the hashes during authentication.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.30% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (archives.neohapsis.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Watchguard1 product
- firebox_ii4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0342.htmlMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQExploitPatchVendor Advisory