How severe is CVE-2000-0161?

CVE-2000-0161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0161?

CVE-2000-0161 affects Microsoft Site Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0161?

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-2000-0161 published?

CVE-2000-0161 was published on 2000-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0161

CVE-2000-0161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Site Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Site Server
Published: 2000-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sample web sites on Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Commerce Edition do not validate an identification number, which allows remote attackers to execute SQL commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0161?: Sample web sites on Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Commerce Edition do not validate an identification number, which allows remote attackers to execute SQL commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0161?: CVE-2000-0161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0161?: CVE-2000-0161 affects Microsoft Site Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0161?: 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-2000-0161 published?: CVE-2000-0161 was published on 2000-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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