CVE-2000-0663 json
The registry entry for the Windows Shell executable (Explorer.exe) in Windows NT and Windows 2000 uses a relative path name, which allows l…
published 2000-07-25 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0659
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The registry entry for the Windows Shell executable (Explorer.exe) in Windows NT and Windows 2000 uses a relative path name, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse named Explorer.exe into the %Systemdrive% directory, aka the "Relative Shell Path" vulnerability.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/1507 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/1507
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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microsoft.com
/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
vendor-advisory
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/5040
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0663
- NVD CVE-2000-0663
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