CVE-2000-0588

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

SawMill 5.0.21 CGI program allows remote attackers to read the first line of arbitrary files by listing the file in the rfcf parameter, whose contents SawMill attempts to parse as configuration commands.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 26, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0271.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0080.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1402
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0271.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0080.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1402

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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-20041✓ verified
First seen Jun 26, 2000
Flowerfire Sawmill 5.0.21 - File Access
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0588?

CVE-2000-0588 is a none vulnerability published on June 26, 2000. SawMill 5.0.21 CGI program allows remote attackers to read the first line of arbitrary files by listing the file in the rfcf parameter, whose contents SawMill attempts to parse as configuration commands.

When was CVE-2000-0588 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0588 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 26, 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-2000-0588 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0588 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0588?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0588, 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-2000-0588

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