CVE-2000-0277

Name: CVE-2000-0277
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-04-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0277 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000 does not warn the user when executing Excel Macro Language (XLM) macros in external text files, which could allow an attacker to execute a macro virus, aka the "XLM Text Macro" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000 does not warn the user when executing Excel Macro Language (XLM) macros in external text files, which could allow an attacker to execute a macro virus, aka the "XLM Text Macro" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Excel	97
Microsoft	Excel	2000

References

http://www.osvdb.org/1272Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1087Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-022
http://www.osvdb.org/1272Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1087Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-022

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0277?

How severe is CVE-2000-0277?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0277 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0277?

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Source: NVD / NIST