How severe is CVE-2000-0592?

CVE-2000-0592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0592?

CVE-2000-0592 primarily affects Sapporoworks Sapporoworks Winproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0592?

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-2000-0592 published?

CVE-2000-0592 was published on 2000-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0592

CVE-2000-0592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sapporoworks Sapporoworks Winproxy 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sapporoworks Sapporoworks Winproxy
Published: 2000-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in POP3 service in WinProxy 2.0 and 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long USER, PASS, LIST, RETR, or DELE commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0592?: Buffer overflows in POP3 service in WinProxy 2.0 and 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long USER, PASS, LIST, RETR, or DELE commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0592?: CVE-2000-0592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0592?: CVE-2000-0592 primarily affects Sapporoworks Sapporoworks Winproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0592?: 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-2000-0592 published?: CVE-2000-0592 was published on 2000-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sapporoworks:sapporoworks_winproxy:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sapporoworks:sapporoworks_winproxy:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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