How severe is CVE-2001-0038?

CVE-2001-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0038?

CVE-2001-0038 primarily affects Metaproducts Offline Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0038?

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

When was CVE-2001-0038 published?

CVE-2001-0038 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0038

CVE-2001-0038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metaproducts Offline Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Metaproducts Offline Explorer
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Offline Explorer 1.4 before Service Release 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the drive letter (e.g. C:) in the requested URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0038?: Offline Explorer 1.4 before Service Release 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the drive letter (e.g. C:) in the requested URL.
How severe is CVE-2001-0038?: CVE-2001-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0038?: CVE-2001-0038 primarily affects Metaproducts Offline Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0038 published?: CVE-2001-0038 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.0x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.1x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.2x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:metaproducts:offline_explorer:1.3x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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