CVE-2000-0577

CVE-2000-0577 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Netscape Professional Services FTP Server 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0577?
Netscape Professional Services FTP Server 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0577 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 affects Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0577?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0577 published?
CVE-2000-0577 was published on 2000-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)