How severe is CVE-2000-0176?

CVE-2000-0176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0176?

CVE-2000-0176 primarily affects Cat Soft Serv-u. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0176?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0176 published?

CVE-2000-0176 was published on 2000-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0176

CVE-2000-0176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cat Soft Serv-u with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cat Soft Serv-u
Published: 2000-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Serv-U 2.5d and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the real pathname of the server by requesting a URL for a directory or file that does not exist.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0176?: The default configuration of Serv-U 2.5d and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the real pathname of the server by requesting a URL for a directory or file that does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2000-0176?: CVE-2000-0176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0176?: CVE-2000-0176 primarily affects Cat Soft Serv-u. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0176 published?: CVE-2000-0176 was published on 2000-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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