How severe is CVE-2000-0573?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2000-0573 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2000-0573?

Affected package information for CVE-2000-0573 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0573?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2000-0573 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2000-0573 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 8 known exploit references for CVE-2000-0573, including 7 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2000-0573?

CVE-2000-0573 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-0573?

CVE-2000-0573 affects hp hp-ux (1 version, e.g. 11.00). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2000-0573 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2000-0573 was published on July 7, 2000 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2000-0573

The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.

Published

Jul 7, 2000

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

8 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

hp-uxhp

1 version

11.00

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-16311remotelinux✓ Verified

WU-FTPD - Site EXEC/INDEX Format String (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Nov 30, 2010

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-239remotesolaris✓ Verified

WU-FTPD 2.6.0 - Remote Format Strings

by kalou · Jan 3, 2001

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-20032remotelinux_x86✓ Verified

WU-FTPD 2.4.2/2.5 .0/2.6.0 - Remote Format String Stack Overwrite (3)

by justme · May 4, 2001

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-20031remotelinux✓ Verified

WU-FTPD 2.4.2/2.5 .0/2.6.0 - Remote Format String Stack Overwrite (2)

by vsz_ · Sep 26, 2000

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-20030remoteunix✓ Verified

WU-FTPD 2.4.2/2.5 .0/2.6.0 - Remote Format String Stack Overwrite (1)

by tf8 · Oct 15, 1999

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-201remotemultiple✓ Verified

WU-FTPD 2.6.0 - Remote Command Execution

by venglin · Nov 21, 2000

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-269remotelinux_x86✓ Verified

BeroFTPD 1.3.4(1) (Linux x86) - Remote Code Execution

by qitest1 · May 8, 2001

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.

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