How severe is CVE-2001-0501?

CVE-2001-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0501?

CVE-2001-0501 primarily affects Microsoft Word. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0501?

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

When was CVE-2001-0501 published?

CVE-2001-0501 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0501

CVE-2001-0501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Word
Published: 2001-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0501?: Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.
How severe is CVE-2001-0501?: CVE-2001-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0501?: CVE-2001-0501 primarily affects Microsoft Word. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0501 published?: CVE-2001-0501 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:97:sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:97:sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:sr1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2001:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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