How severe is CVE-1999-1545?

CVE-1999-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1545?

CVE-1999-1545 affects Joes Own Editor Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1545?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1545 published?

CVE-1999-1545 was published on 1999-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1545

CVE-1999-1545 is a low-severity vulnerability in Joes Own Editor Joe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joes Own Editor Joe
Published: 1999-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joe's Own Editor (joe) 2.8 sets the world-readable permission on its crash-save file, DEADJOE, which could allow local users to read files that were being edited by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1545?: Joe's Own Editor (joe) 2.8 sets the world-readable permission on its crash-save file, DEADJOE, which could allow local users to read files that were being edited by other users.
How severe is CVE-1999-1545?: CVE-1999-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1545?: CVE-1999-1545 affects Joes Own Editor Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1545 published?: CVE-1999-1545 was published on 1999-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joes_own_editor:joe:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*