CVE-2000-0396: The add.exe program in the Carello shopping cart software allows remote attackers to duplicate files on the se

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0396 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting carello. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The add.exe program in the Carello shopping cart software allows remote attackers to duplicate files on the server, which could allow the attacker to read source code for web scripts such as .ASP files.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pacific software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-05-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pacific software carello DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy carello || rpm -q carello || carello --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison carello sudo apt install carello=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold carello

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list carello sudo dnf downgrade carello-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add carello

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Pacific Software Carello 1.2.1 - File Duplication / Source Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0396?

carello: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0396 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0396 affect?

CVE-2000-0396 affects carello. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The add.exe program in the Carello shopping cart software allows remote attackers to duplicate files on the server, which could allow the attacker to read source code for web scripts such as .ASP files.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0396?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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