CVE-2000-0676: Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by us...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious web page could use a Java applet in vulnerable Netscape Communicator or Navigator releases to read files from the user's local system. This is primarily a legacy-browser risk, but it matters where old workstations, archived environments, or embedded operational systems still run Netscape 4.x. Exposure is limited to systems still using Netscape Communicator or Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 with Java applets enabled. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy desktops, lab images, or historical Unix/Linux installations remain in service. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Netscape browsers remain in use. The likely business impact is exposure of local files from affected workstations. For normal modern fleets, priority is discovery and retirement rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Netscape Communicator or Navigator 4.04 through 4.74.; Apply updates or package guidance from the relevant vendor advisory.; Disable Java applet support where the browser cannot be immediately removed..

Prepared

Jul 12, 2026, 03:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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