CVE-2000-0241: vqSoft vqServer stores sensitive information such as passwords in cleartext in the server.cfg file, which allo

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0241 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting vqserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vqSoft vqServer stores sensitive information such as passwords in cleartext in the server.cfg file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vqsoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-03-21 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vqsoft vqserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vqserver || rpm -q vqserver || vqserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vqserver sudo apt install vqserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.9> sudo apt-mark hold vqserver

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vqserver sudo dnf downgrade vqserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.9> sudo dnf versionlock add vqserver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0241?

vqserver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0241 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0241 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0241 affect?

CVE-2000-0241 affects vqserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). vqSoft vqServer stores sensitive information such as passwords in cleartext in the server.cfg file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0241?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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