How severe is CVE-2000-0768?

CVE-2000-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0768 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-2000-0768?

CVE-2000-0768 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0768?

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

When was CVE-2000-0768 published?

CVE-2000-0768 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0768

CVE-2000-0768 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A function in 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, aka a variant of the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0768?: A function in 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, aka a variant of the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0768?: CVE-2000-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0768 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-2000-0768?: CVE-2000-0768 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0768 published?: CVE-2000-0768 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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