How severe is CVE-2000-0588?

CVE-2000-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0588?

CVE-2000-0588 affects Sawmill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0588?

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

When was CVE-2000-0588 published?

CVE-2000-0588 was published on 2000-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0588

CVE-2000-0588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sawmill 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sawmill
Published: 2000-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SawMill 5.0.21 CGI program allows remote attackers to read the first line of arbitrary files by listing the file in the rfcf parameter, whose contents SawMill attempts to parse as configuration commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0588?: SawMill 5.0.21 CGI program allows remote attackers to read the first line of arbitrary files by listing the file in the rfcf parameter, whose contents SawMill attempts to parse as configuration commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0588?: CVE-2000-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0588?: CVE-2000-0588 affects Sawmill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0588 published?: CVE-2000-0588 was published on 2000-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:5.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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