CVE-2000-0240

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

vqSoft vqServer program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /........../ in the URL, a variation of a .. (dot dot) attack.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 90.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 21, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/270
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1067
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=4.1.20000321084646.0095c7f0%40olga.swip.net
cve@mitrehttp://www.vqsoft.com/vq/server/faqs/dotdotbug.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/270
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1067
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=4.1.20000321084646.0095c7f0%40olga.swip.net
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vqsoft.com/vq/server/faqs/dotdotbug.html

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19815✓ verified
First seen Mar 21, 2000
vqsoft vqserver for windows 1.9.9 - Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0240?

CVE-2000-0240 is a none vulnerability published on March 21, 2000. vqSoft vqServer program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /........../ in the URL, a variation of a .. (dot dot) attack.

When was CVE-2000-0240 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0240 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 21, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0240 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0240 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0240?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0240, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0240

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