CVE-2000-0061

— NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 16.2%
  • Published: 2000-01-07T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

Internet Explorer 5 does not modify the security zone for a document that is being loaded into a window until after the document has been loaded, which could allow remote attackers to execute Javascript in a different security context while the document is loading.

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How to fix CVE-2000-0061

CVE-2000-0061 is a unknown severity vulnerability affecting the affected product.

Description: Internet Explorer 5 does not modify the security zone for a document that is being loaded into a window until after the document has been loaded, which could allow remote attackers to execute Javascript in a different security context while the document is loading. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorNo vendor […]

Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public

How to Fix:

1 Identify affected systems

- Check if you're running the affected product

2 Immediate actions

- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access

3 Verification

- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)

4 Long-term prevention

- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

Exploit Difficulty Assessment

HARD
⏱️ Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public Exploits: Rare or not public

Vulnerability Timeline

Jan 07, 2000
Vulnerability Published

CVE details first published to NVD database

Apr 03, 2025
Last Modified

CVE details were updated

Nov 03, 2025
Imported to Database

Added to this CVE tracking system

Detection Rules & IOCs

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No vendor/product data available.

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