CVE-2000-0121 json
The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victi…
published 2000-02-01 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0120
- cvss
- 3.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.7%
- EPSS 4.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's SID in the recycler directory, aka the "Recycle Bin Creation" vulnerability.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19739)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19739 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 - Recycle Bin Pre-created Folder local, 2000-02-01
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
References
-
support.microsoft.com
/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248399
vendor-advisory
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-007
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/963
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0121
- NVD CVE-2000-0121
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