How severe is CVE-2000-0040?

CVE-2000-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0040?

CVE-2000-0040 affects Glftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0040 published?

CVE-2000-0040 was published on 1999-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0040

CVE-2000-0040 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Glftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Glftpd
Published: 1999-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

glFtpD allows local users to gain privileges via metacharacters in the SITE ZIPCHK command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0040?: glFtpD allows local users to gain privileges via metacharacters in the SITE ZIPCHK command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0040?: CVE-2000-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0040?: CVE-2000-0040 affects Glftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0040 published?: CVE-2000-0040 was published on 1999-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2000-0040

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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