How severe is CVE-2000-0685?

CVE-2000-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0685?

CVE-2000-0685 primarily affects Bea Weblogic 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-2000-0685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0685 published?

CVE-2000-0685 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0685

CVE-2000-0685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BEA WebLogic 5.1.x does not properly restrict access to the PageCompileServlet, which could allow remote attackers to compile and execute Java JHTML code by directly invoking the servlet on any source file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0685?: BEA WebLogic 5.1.x does not properly restrict access to the PageCompileServlet, which could allow remote attackers to compile and execute Java JHTML code by directly invoking the servlet on any source file.
How severe is CVE-2000-0685?: CVE-2000-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0685?: CVE-2000-0685 primarily affects Bea Weblogic 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-2000-0685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0685 published?: CVE-2000-0685 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:3.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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