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

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

Affected products (1)

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