CVE-2000-0589
CVE-2000-0589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sawmill with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Sawmill
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SawMill 5.0.21 uses weak encryption to store passwords, which allows attackers to easily decrypt the password and modify the SawMill configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0589?
- SawMill 5.0.21 uses weak encryption to store passwords, which allows attackers to easily decrypt the password and modify the SawMill configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0589?
- CVE-2000-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0589 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0589?
- CVE-2000-0589 affects Sawmill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0589?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2000-0589 published?
- CVE-2000-0589 was published on 2000-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0271.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1403
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:5.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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