CVE-2001-0501 json
Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a mann…
published 2001-07-21 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-0497
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/2876 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/2876
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-034
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/6732
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=99325144322224&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-0501
- NVD CVE-2001-0501
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