How severe is CVE-2000-0652?

CVE-2000-0652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0652?

CVE-2000-0652 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0652?

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

When was CVE-2000-0652 published?

CVE-2000-0652 was published on 2000-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0652

CVE-2000-0652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2000-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere allows remote attackers to read source code for executable web files by directly calling the default InvokerServlet using a URL which contains the "/servlet/file" string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0652?: IBM WebSphere allows remote attackers to read source code for executable web files by directly calling the default InvokerServlet using a URL which contains the "/servlet/file" string.
How severe is CVE-2000-0652?: CVE-2000-0652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0652?: CVE-2000-0652 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0652 published?: CVE-2000-0652 was published on 2000-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:3.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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