CVE-2000-1190: imwheel-solo in imwheel package allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack from the .im

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2000-1190 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting imwheel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

imwheel-solo in imwheel package allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack from the .imwheelrc file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jon atkins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-08-31 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jon atkins imwheel MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2000-1190?

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

Is CVE-2000-1190 being exploited?

CVE-2000-1190 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-2000-1190 affect?

CVE-2000-1190 affects imwheel. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). imwheel-solo in imwheel package allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack from the .imwheelrc file.

How urgent is CVE-2000-1190?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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