How severe is CVE-2000-0788?

CVE-2000-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0788?

CVE-2000-0788 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0788 published?

CVE-2000-0788 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0788

CVE-2000-0788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Access
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Mail Merge tool in Microsoft Word does not prompt the user before executing Visual Basic (VBA) scripts in an Access database, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0788?: The Mail Merge tool in Microsoft Word does not prompt the user before executing Visual Basic (VBA) scripts in an Access database, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0788?: CVE-2000-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0788?: CVE-2000-0788 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0788 published?: CVE-2000-0788 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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