How severe is CVE-2001-0289?

CVE-2001-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0289?

CVE-2001-0289 affects Joseph Allen Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0289?

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

When was CVE-2001-0289 published?

CVE-2001-0289 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0289

CVE-2001-0289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joseph Allen Joe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joseph Allen Joe
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0289?: Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.
How severe is CVE-2001-0289?: CVE-2001-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0289?: CVE-2001-0289 affects Joseph Allen Joe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0289 published?: CVE-2001-0289 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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