CVE-2000-0325

EXPLOITED

Microsoft Jet - Remote Code Execution via Database Query

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2000-0325 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including BrootForce.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This HTML file demonstrates CVE-2000-0325 by embedding a malicious Excel file (shell.xls) that executes arbitrary commands via VBA when opened. The exploit leverages the Jet 3.51/4.0 vulnerability to run shell commands without macro warnings.

Description

The Microsoft Jet database engine allows an attacker to execute commands via a database query, aka the "VBA Shell" vulnerability.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by BrootForce · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19435

This HTML file demonstrates CVE-2000-0325 by embedding a malicious Excel file (shell.xls) that executes arbitrary commands via VBA when opened. The exploit leverages the Jet 3.51/4.0 vulnerability to run shell commands without macro warnings.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Jet Database Engine 3.51/4.0 (MSJET35.DLL/MSJET40.DLL)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .xls file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3155
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/548

Scores

EPSS 0.0705
EPSS Percentile 91.7%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2024-11-20
Status published
Products (2)
microsoft/jet 3.5
microsoft/jet 3.5.1
Published Aug 20, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026