How severe is CVE-2001-0137?

CVE-2001-0137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0137?

CVE-2001-0137 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0137?

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

When was CVE-2001-0137 published?

CVE-2001-0137 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0137

CVE-2001-0137 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows Media Player 7 allows remote attackers to execute malicious Java applets in Internet Explorer clients by enclosing the applet in a skin file named skin.wmz, then referencing that skin in the codebase parameter to an applet tag, aka the Windows Media Player Skins File Download" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0137?: Windows Media Player 7 allows remote attackers to execute malicious Java applets in Internet Explorer clients by enclosing the applet in a skin file named skin.wmz, then referencing that skin in the codebase parameter to an applet tag, aka the Windows Media Player Skins File Download" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0137?: CVE-2001-0137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0137?: CVE-2001-0137 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0137 published?: CVE-2001-0137 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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