How severe is CVE-2000-1105?

CVE-2000-1105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1105 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1105?

CVE-2000-1105 affects Microsoft Indexing Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1105?

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

When was CVE-2000-1105 published?

CVE-2000-1105 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1105

CVE-2000-1105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Indexing Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Indexing Service
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ixsso.query ActiveX Object is marked as safe for scripting, which allows malicious web site operators to embed a script that remotely determines the existence of files on visiting Windows 2000 systems that have Indexing Services enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1105?: The ixsso.query ActiveX Object is marked as safe for scripting, which allows malicious web site operators to embed a script that remotely determines the existence of files on visiting Windows 2000 systems that have Indexing Services enabled.
How severe is CVE-2000-1105?: CVE-2000-1105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1105 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1105?: CVE-2000-1105 affects Microsoft Indexing Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1105?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1105 published?: CVE-2000-1105 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:indexing_service:*:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*

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