CVE-2000-0788

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The Mail Merge tool in Microsoft Word does not prompt the user before executing Visual Basic (VBA) scripts in an Access database, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 20, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1566
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=398EB9CA.27E03A9C%40nat.bg
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-071
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5322
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1566
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=398EB9CA.27E03A9C%40nat.bg
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-071
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5322

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0788?

CVE-2000-0788 is a none vulnerability published on October 20, 2000. The Mail Merge tool in Microsoft Word does not prompt the user before executing Visual Basic (VBA) scripts in an Access database, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

When was CVE-2000-0788 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0788 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 20, 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-2000-0788 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0788 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0788?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0788, 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-2000-0788

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