CVE-2000-0277

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000 does not warn the user when executing Excel Macro Language (XLM) macros in external text files, which could allow an attacker to execute a macro virus, aka the "XLM Text Macro" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 82.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 3, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/1272
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1087
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-022
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/1272
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1087
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-022

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0277?

CVE-2000-0277 is a none vulnerability published on April 3, 2000. Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000 does not warn the user when executing Excel Macro Language (XLM) macros in external text files, which could allow an attacker to execute a macro virus, aka the "XLM Text Macro" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2000-0277 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0277 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 3, 2000, 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-2000-0277 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0277 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 82.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0277?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0277, 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-2000-0277

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