CVE-2000-0400

Name: CVE-2000-0400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-05-13T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0400 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Active Movie ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 5 does not restrict which file types can be downloaded, which allows an attacker to download any type of file to a user's system by encoding it within an email message or news post.. EPSS estimates a 7.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Active Movie ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 5 does not restrict which file types can be downloaded, which allows an attacker to download any type of file to a user's system by encoding it within an email message or news post.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.40%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5

References

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0400?

How severe is CVE-2000-0400?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0400 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0400?

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Source: NVD / NIST