CVE-2000-0676

Name: CVE-2000-0676
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0676 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.. EPSS estimates a 20.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.48%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netscape	Communicator	4.0
Netscape	Communicator	4.04
Netscape	Communicator	4.05
Netscape	Communicator	4.5
Netscape	Communicator	4.5_beta
Netscape	Communicator	4.06
Netscape	Communicator	4.6
Netscape	Communicator	4.07
Netscape	Communicator	4.08
Netscape	Communicator	4.51
Netscape	Communicator	4.61
Netscape	Communicator	4.72
Netscape	Communicator	4.73
Netscape	Communicator	4.74

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0676?

How severe is CVE-2000-0676?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0676 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0676?

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Source: NVD / NIST