How severe is CVE-2000-1178?

CVE-2000-1178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2000-1178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1178?

CVE-2000-1178 affects Joseph Allen Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1178?

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

When was CVE-2000-1178 published?

CVE-2000-1178 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1178

CVE-2000-1178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joseph Allen Joe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Joseph Allen Joe
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users whose joe session crashes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1178?: Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users whose joe session crashes.
How severe is CVE-2000-1178?: CVE-2000-1178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2000-1178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1178?: CVE-2000-1178 affects Joseph Allen Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1178 published?: CVE-2000-1178 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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