How severe is CVE-2000-0538?

CVE-2000-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0538?

CVE-2000-0538 primarily affects Allaire Coldfusion Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0538?

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

When was CVE-2000-0538 published?

CVE-2000-0538 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0538

CVE-2000-0538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Allaire Coldfusion 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Allaire Coldfusion Server
Published: 2000-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ColdFusion Administrator for ColdFusion 4.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long login password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0538?: ColdFusion Administrator for ColdFusion 4.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long login password.
How severe is CVE-2000-0538?: CVE-2000-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0538?: CVE-2000-0538 primarily affects Allaire Coldfusion Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0538 published?: CVE-2000-0538 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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