What is the severity of CVE-1999-0953?

CVE-1999-0953 has a high severity due to the exposure of encrypted passwords in a publicly accessible password file.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0953?

To fix CVE-1999-0953, move the password file outside the web root directory to protect it from remote access.

What software is affected by CVE-1999-0953?

CVE-1999-0953 specifically affects WWWBoard version 2.0_alpha_2.1.

What is the impact of CVE-1999-0953?

The impact of CVE-1999-0953 allows remote attackers to access encrypted passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Is CVE-1999-0953 still relevant today?

While CVE-1999-0953 is an older vulnerability, it highlights ongoing risks related to insecure password storage practices in web applications.

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CVE-1999-0953

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/9/1999

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0953

First published: Thu Sep 16 1999(Updated: )

WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that is under the web root and thus accessible by remote attackers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wwwboard	=2.0_alpha_2.1

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0953

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0953?
CVE-1999-0953 has a high severity due to the exposure of encrypted passwords in a publicly accessible password file.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0953?
To fix CVE-1999-0953, move the password file outside the web root directory to protect it from remote access.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0953?
CVE-1999-0953 specifically affects WWWBoard version 2.0_alpha_2.1.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0953?
The impact of CVE-1999-0953 allows remote attackers to access encrypted passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Is CVE-1999-0953 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0953 is an older vulnerability, it highlights ongoing risks related to insecure password storage practices in web applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0953?
CVE-1999-0953 has a high severity due to the exposure of encrypted passwords in a publicly accessible password file.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0953?
To fix CVE-1999-0953, move the password file outside the web root directory to protect it from remote access.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0953?
CVE-1999-0953 specifically affects WWWBoard version 2.0_alpha_2.1.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0953?
The impact of CVE-1999-0953 allows remote attackers to access encrypted passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Is CVE-1999-0953 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0953 is an older vulnerability, it highlights ongoing risks related to insecure password storage practices in web applications.