How severe is CVE-2000-0413?

CVE-2000-0413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0413?

CVE-2000-0413 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0413?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0413 published?

CVE-2000-0413 was published on 2000-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0413

CVE-2000-0413 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage
Published: 2000-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The shtml.exe program in the FrontPage extensions package of IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of HTML, HTM, ASP, and SHTML files by requesting a file that does not exist, which generates an error message that reveals the path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0413?: The shtml.exe program in the FrontPage extensions package of IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of HTML, HTM, ASP, and SHTML files by requesting a file that does not exist, which generates an error message that reveals the path.
How severe is CVE-2000-0413?: CVE-2000-0413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0413?: CVE-2000-0413 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0413?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0413 published?: CVE-2000-0413 was published on 2000-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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