How severe is CVE-2000-0053?

CVE-2000-0053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0053?

CVE-2000-0053 primarily affects Microsoft Commercial Internet System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0053?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0053 published?

CVE-2000-0053 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0053

CVE-2000-0053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Commercial Internet System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Commercial Internet System
Published: 2000-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Commercial Internet System (MCIS) IMAP server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed IMAP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0053?: Microsoft Commercial Internet System (MCIS) IMAP server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed IMAP request.
How severe is CVE-2000-0053?: CVE-2000-0053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0053?: CVE-2000-0053 primarily affects Microsoft Commercial Internet System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0053 published?: CVE-2000-0053 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:commercial_internet_system:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:commercial_internet_system:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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