How severe is CVE-2000-0436?

CVE-2000-0436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0436?

CVE-2000-0436 primarily affects Metaproducts Offline Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0436?

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

When was CVE-2000-0436 published?

CVE-2000-0436 was published on 2000-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0436

CVE-2000-0436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metaproducts Offline Explorer 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Metaproducts Offline Explorer
Published: 2000-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MetaProducts Offline Explorer 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0436?: MetaProducts Offline Explorer 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0436?: CVE-2000-0436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0436?: CVE-2000-0436 primarily affects Metaproducts Offline Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0436 published?: CVE-2000-0436 was published on 2000-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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