How severe is CVE-2000-0884?

CVE-2000-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0884 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0884?

CVE-2000-0884 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0884?

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

When was CVE-2000-0884 published?

CVE-2000-0884 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0884

CVE-2000-0884 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to read documents outside of the web root, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via malformed URLs that contain UNICODE encoded characters, aka the "Web Server Folder Traversal" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0884?: IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to read documents outside of the web root, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via malformed URLs that contain UNICODE encoded characters, aka the "Web Server Folder Traversal" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0884?: CVE-2000-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0884 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0884?: CVE-2000-0884 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0884?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0884 published?: CVE-2000-0884 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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