VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2000-0789
CVSS score4.6 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.24%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2000-10-20
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Description
WinU 5.x and earlier uses weak encryption to store its configuration password, which allows local users to decrypt the password and gain privileges.
Primary references
- cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory