How severe is CVE-2001-0908?

CVE-2001-0908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0908?

CVE-2001-0908 affects Citrix Metaframe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0908 published?

CVE-2001-0908 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0908

CVE-2001-0908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Metaframe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Metaframe
Published: 2001-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CITRIX Metaframe 1.8 logs the Client Address (IP address) that is provided by the client instead of obtaining it from the packet headers, which allows clients to spoof their public IP address, e.g. through Network Address Translation (NAT).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0908?: CITRIX Metaframe 1.8 logs the Client Address (IP address) that is provided by the client instead of obtaining it from the packet headers, which allows clients to spoof their public IP address, e.g. through Network Address Translation (NAT).
How severe is CVE-2001-0908?: CVE-2001-0908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0908?: CVE-2001-0908 affects Citrix Metaframe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0908 published?: CVE-2001-0908 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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