How severe is CVE-2000-0540?

CVE-2000-0540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0540?

CVE-2000-0540 affects Macromedia Jrun. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0540?

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

When was CVE-2000-0540 published?

CVE-2000-0540 was published on 2000-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0540

CVE-2000-0540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Jrun 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Jrun
Published: 2000-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

JSP sample files in Allaire JRun 2.3.x allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files (e.g. via viewsource.jsp) or obtain configuration information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0540?: JSP sample files in Allaire JRun 2.3.x allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files (e.g. via viewsource.jsp) or obtain configuration information.
How severe is CVE-2000-0540?: CVE-2000-0540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0540?: CVE-2000-0540 affects Macromedia Jrun. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0540 published?: CVE-2000-0540 was published on 2000-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:jrun:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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