How severe is CVE-2000-0709?

CVE-2000-0709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0709?

CVE-2000-0709 affects Microsoft Frontpage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0709?

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

When was CVE-2000-0709 published?

CVE-2000-0709 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0709

CVE-2000-0709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The shtml.exe component of Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in some components by requesting a URL whose name includes a standard DOS device name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0709?: The shtml.exe component of Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in some components by requesting a URL whose name includes a standard DOS device name.
How severe is CVE-2000-0709?: CVE-2000-0709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0709?: CVE-2000-0709 affects Microsoft Frontpage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0709 published?: CVE-2000-0709 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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