How severe is CVE-2000-0081?

CVE-2000-0081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0081?

CVE-2000-0081 affects Microsoft Hotmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0081?

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

When was CVE-2000-0081 published?

CVE-2000-0081 was published on 2000-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0081

CVE-2000-0081 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Hotmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Hotmail
Published: 2000-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hotmail does not properly filter JavaScript code from a user's mailbox, which allows a remote attacker to execute the code by using hexadecimal codes to specify the javascript: protocol, e.g. jAvascript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0081?: Hotmail does not properly filter JavaScript code from a user's mailbox, which allows a remote attacker to execute the code by using hexadecimal codes to specify the javascript: protocol, e.g. jAvascript.
How severe is CVE-2000-0081?: CVE-2000-0081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0081?: CVE-2000-0081 affects Microsoft Hotmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0081 published?: CVE-2000-0081 was published on 2000-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2000-0081

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:hotmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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