How severe is CVE-2000-0500?

CVE-2000-0500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0500?

CVE-2000-0500 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0500?

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

When was CVE-2000-0500 published?

CVE-2000-0500 was published on 2000-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0500

CVE-2000-0500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2000-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of BEA WebLogic 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to view source code of programs by requesting a URL beginning with /file/, which causes the default servlet to display the file without further processing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0500?: The default configuration of BEA WebLogic 5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to view source code of programs by requesting a URL beginning with /file/, which causes the default servlet to display the file without further processing.
How severe is CVE-2000-0500?: CVE-2000-0500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0500?: CVE-2000-0500 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0500 published?: CVE-2000-0500 was published on 2000-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:3.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:3.1.8:*:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.0:*:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.5:*:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:5.1:*:express:*:*:*:*:*

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