How severe is CVE-2000-0465?

CVE-2000-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0465?

CVE-2000-0465 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0465?

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

When was CVE-2000-0465 published?

CVE-2000-0465 was published on 2000-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0465

CVE-2000-0465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2000-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify the domain of a frame within a browser window, which allows a remote attacker to read client files via the frame, aka the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0465?: Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify the domain of a frame within a browser window, which allows a remote attacker to read client files via the frame, aka the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0465?: CVE-2000-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0465?: CVE-2000-0465 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0465 published?: CVE-2000-0465 was published on 2000-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:preview:*:*:*:*:*:*

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