CVE-2000-0778
CVE-2000-0778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 87% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 87% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0778?
- IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0778?
- CVE-2000-0778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0778 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0778?
- CVE-2000-0778 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0778?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0778 published?
- CVE-2000-0778 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0008&L=ntbugtraq&F=&S=&P=5212
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1578
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=080D5336D882D211B56B0060080F2CD696A7C9%40beta.mia.cz
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-058
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A927
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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