CVE-2000-0028

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.01 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross frame security policy and read files via the external.NavigateAndFind function.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 23, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2000-0028
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2000-0028

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19686✓ verified
First seen Dec 22, 1999
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5/5.5/5.0.1 - external.NavigateAndFind() Cross-Frame
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0028?

CVE-2000-0028 is a none vulnerability published on December 23, 1999. Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.01 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross frame security policy and read files via the external.NavigateAndFind function.

When was CVE-2000-0028 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0028 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 23, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0028 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0028 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0028?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0028, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0028

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