CVE-2000-0942

Name: CVE-2000-0942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CiWebHitsFile component in Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to conduct a cross site scripting (CSS) attack via a CiRestriction parameter in a .htw request, aka the "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 20.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CiWebHitsFile component in Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to conduct a cross site scripting (CSS) attack via a CiRestriction parameter in a .htw request, aka the "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.64%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Indexing Service	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0942?

How severe is CVE-2000-0942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0942?

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Source: NVD / NIST