How severe is CVE-2000-0672?

CVE-2000-0672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0672?

CVE-2000-0672 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0672?

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

When was CVE-2000-0672 published?

CVE-2000-0672 was published on 2000-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0672

CVE-2000-0672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2000-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Jakarta Tomcat does not restrict access to the /admin context, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by directly calling the administrative servlets to add a context for the root directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0672?: The default configuration of Jakarta Tomcat does not restrict access to the /admin context, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by directly calling the administrative servlets to add a context for the root directory.
How severe is CVE-2000-0672?: CVE-2000-0672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0672?: CVE-2000-0672 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0672?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0672 published?: CVE-2000-0672 was published on 2000-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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