CVE-2000-0515

CRITICAL ⚠ Exploit

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS8.4%
Percentile95th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, allowing local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

BSID: BS-2000-GLOBAL-269881-C • Model: /workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16 • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0515?
The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, allowing local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2000-0515?
CVE-2000-0515 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 8.4%.
Is CVE-2000-0515 actively exploited?
Public exploit available for CVE-2000-0515. Exploitation risk elevated.
How do I remediate CVE-2000-0515?
Priority: IMMEDIATE.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0515?
CVE-2000-0515 affects Hp Hp-Ux.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2000-0515
BSIDBS-2000-GLOBAL-269881-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2000-06-07
Last Modified2026-10-09
ICS Relevance0%
SourceNVD
Official Description

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

Local users can exploit the world-writable permissions of the snmpd.conf file to alter SNMP settings or escalate their privileges on the system.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Hp Hp-Ux 10.20 11.00
Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 9635 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public Exploit⚠ Available — Reference
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Model/workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
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