CVE-1999-0953 json
WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that is under the web root and thus accessible by remote attackers.
published 1999-09-16 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0934
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.6%
- EPSS 8.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that is under the web root and thus accessible by remote attackers.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-3065)
Exploit prediction
8.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-3065 WWWBoard 2.0 - 'passwd.txt' Remote Password Disclosure webapps, 2007-01-01
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0953
- NVD CVE-1999-0953
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