How severe is CVE-2001-0149?

CVE-2001-0149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0149?

CVE-2001-0149 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0149?

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

When was CVE-2001-0149 published?

CVE-2001-0149 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0149

CVE-2001-0149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows Scripting Host in Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the GetObject Javascript function and the htmlfile ActiveX object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0149?: Windows Scripting Host in Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the GetObject Javascript function and the htmlfile ActiveX object.
How severe is CVE-2001-0149?: CVE-2001-0149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0149?: CVE-2001-0149 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0149 published?: CVE-2001-0149 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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