CVE-2000-0958
CVE-2000-0958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Hotjava Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Hotjava Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HotJava Browser 3.0 allows remote attackers to access the DOM of a web page by opening a javascript: URL in a named window.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0958?
- HotJava Browser 3.0 allows remote attackers to access the DOM of a web page by opening a javascript: URL in a named window.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0958?
- CVE-2000-0958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0958 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0958?
- CVE-2000-0958 affects Sun Hotjava Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0958?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0958 published?
- CVE-2000-0958 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0349.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5428
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:hotjava_browser:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*