How severe is CVE-2000-0942?

CVE-2000-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0942?

CVE-2000-0942 affects Microsoft Indexing Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0942?

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

When was CVE-2000-0942 published?

CVE-2000-0942 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0942

CVE-2000-0942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Indexing Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Indexing Service
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CiWebHitsFile component in Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to conduct a cross site scripting (CSS) attack via a CiRestriction parameter in a .htw request, aka the "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0942?: The CiWebHitsFile component in Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to conduct a cross site scripting (CSS) attack via a CiRestriction parameter in a .htw request, aka the "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0942?: CVE-2000-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0942?: CVE-2000-0942 affects Microsoft Indexing Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0942 published?: CVE-2000-0942 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:indexing_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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