CVE-2000-0728: xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0728 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting xpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xpdf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xpdf xpdf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.90

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.90

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.90 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpdf sudo apt install xpdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo apt-mark hold xpdf

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

dnf --showduplicates list xpdf sudo dnf downgrade xpdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo dnf versionlock add xpdf

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2000-0728?

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

Is CVE-2000-0728 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0728 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-2000-0728 affect?

CVE-2000-0728 affects xpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0728?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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