How severe is CVE-2000-0895?

CVE-2000-0895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0895 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0895?

CVE-2000-0895 primarily affects Watchguard Soho Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0895?

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-2000-0895 published?

CVE-2000-0895 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0895

CVE-2000-0895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Soho Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Watchguard Soho Firewall
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in HTTP server on the WatchGuard SOHO firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0895?: Buffer overflow in HTTP server on the WatchGuard SOHO firewall allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
How severe is CVE-2000-0895?: CVE-2000-0895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0895 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0895?: CVE-2000-0895 primarily affects Watchguard Soho Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0895?: 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-2000-0895 published?: CVE-2000-0895 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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