Is CVE-2000-0061 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2000-0061, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2000-0061 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2000-0061 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2000-0061?

CVE-2000-0061 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2000-0061

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 7, 2000· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-0061 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-0061. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.