CVE-2000-0201
published 2000-03-01CVE-2000-0201: The window.showHelp() method in Internet Explorer 5.x does not restrict HTML help files (.chm) to be executed from the local host, which allows remote…
PriorityP420medium5.1CVSS 2.0
AVNACHAuNCPIPAP
EPSS
6.85%
93.3th percentile
The window.showHelp() method in Internet Explorer 5.x does not restrict HTML help files (.chm) to be executed from the local host, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via Microsoft Networking.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
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VulDB
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0/4.0.1/5.0/5.0.1 HTML Help File window.showhelp privileges management (XFDB-4601 / SBV-795)
vuldb·2026-04-21·CVSS 5.1
CVE-2000-0201 [MEDIUM] Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0/4.0.1/5.0/5.0.1 HTML Help File window.showhelp privileges management (XFDB-4601 / SBV-795)
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0/4.0.1/5.0/5.0.1. It has been rated as critical. This impacts the function window.showhelp of the component HTML Help File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2000-0201. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
GHSA
GHSA-489p-9hgq-jg94: The window
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-2000-0201 [MEDIUM] GHSA-489p-9hgq-jg94: The window
The window.showHelp() method in Internet Explorer 5.x does not restrict HTML help files (.chm) to be executed from the local host, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via Microsoft Networking.
No detection rules found.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2000-03-01
Published