CVE-2000-0884
UnknownEPSS 72.70%
Last modified
CVE-2000-0884 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to read documents outside of the web root, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via malformed URLs that contain UNICODE encoded characters, aka the "Web Server Folder Traversal" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 72.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to read documents outside of the web root, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via malformed URLs that contain UNICODE encoded characters, aka the "Web Server Folder Traversal" vulnerability.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0884?
IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to read documents outside of the web root, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via malformed URLs that contain UNICODE encoded characters, aka the "Web Server Folder Traversal" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0884?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0884 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 72.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0884?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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