CVE-2000-0676

CVE-2000-0676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscape Communicator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0676?
Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
How severe is CVE-2000-0676?
CVE-2000-0676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0676 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-2000-0676?
CVE-2000-0676 primarily affects Netscape Communicator. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0676?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0676 published?
CVE-2000-0676 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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