CVE-2001-0289: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0289: Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which c...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Joe text editor 2.8 can trust a configuration file found in the directory where it is launched. A local attacker could abuse that behavior so another user running Joe from that directory may execute attacker-controlled editor configuration with that user's privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems that still have Joe 2.8 installed, especially shared shell systems where multiple local users can write to common working directories. Treat this as a legacy hygiene risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize shared Unix/Linux systems, administrative jump hosts, and old server images where local users may coexist with privileged users. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for supported Joe packages and fixed versions.; Upgrade or remove Joe 2.8 where present.; Restrict shared writable directories where privileged users launch editors..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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