Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-0778?

Affected: Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2000-0778 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2000-0778 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2000-0778?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2000-0778?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2000-0778 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2000-0778

MediumPublic exploit

IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.

Published Oct 20, 2000 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2000-0778 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Internet Information Services (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

87%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet Information ServicesMicrosoft	5.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 20, 2000
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.
Affected: Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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