CVE-2000-0942

Public Exploit

Description

The CiWebHitsFile component in Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to conduct a cross site scripting (CSS) attack via a CiRestriction parameter in a .htw request, aka the "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" vulnerability.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 42.22% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/141903	mailing list
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-084	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1861	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5441	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0942?: CVE-2000-0942 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0942?: To fix CVE-2000-0942, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0942 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-0942 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~42% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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