The shtml.exe component of Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in some components by requesting a URL whose name includes a standard DOS device name.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2000-0709 is rated Moderate Risk (54.6/100): CVSS Medium severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 25.39%, 98th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 24.97% | 25.39% | +0.42% |
| 2 | 2026-06-06 | 28.94% | 24.97% | -3.98% |
| 3 | 2026-06-05 | — | 28.94% | — |
Full EPSS history (10 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 2.0 | MEDIUM |
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10.0 | 2.9 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0288.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/languages/fp/2000/sr12.asp | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1608 | Patch Vendor Advisory |