// For flags

CVE-2000-0160

 

Severity Score

6.5
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The Microsoft Active Setup ActiveX component in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows a remote attacker to install software components without prompting the user by stating that the software's manufacturer is Microsoft.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2000-02-21 CVE Published
  • 2000-02-23 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-08-08 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Microsoft
Search vendor "Microsoft"
Ie
Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Ie"
4.x
Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Ie" and version "4.x"
-
Affected
Microsoft
Search vendor "Microsoft"
Internet Explorer
Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Internet Explorer"
5
Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Internet Explorer" and version "5"
-
Affected
Microsoft
Search vendor "Microsoft"
Outlook
Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Outlook"
*-
Affected