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CVE-2000-0413

5.0 · MEDIUM

The shtml.exe program in the FrontPage extensions package of IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of HTML, HTM, ASP, and SHTML files by requesting a file that does…

Published May 6, 2000microsoftEPSS 43.89%

Overview

CVE-2000-0413 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft frontpage. It was published on May 6, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The shtml.exe program in the FrontPage extensions package of IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of HTML, HTM, ASP, and SHTML files by requesting a file that does not exist, which generates an error message that reveals the path.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update frontpage to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0084.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1174Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0084.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1174

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0413?

CVE-2000-0413 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft frontpage. It was published on May 6, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2000-0413?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0413?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update frontpage to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0413?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0413 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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