CVE-2000-0942 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks via the CiRestriction parameter in Microsoft Indexing Services .htw requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0942?
CVE-2000-0942 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0942?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Indexing Service.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0942?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2000-0942 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0942 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp27-2r6m-x965.