CVE-1999-0082
CVE-1999-0082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CWD ~root command in ftpd allows root access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0082?
- CWD ~root command in ftpd allows root access.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0082?
- CVE-1999-0082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0082 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0082?
- CVE-1999-0082 primarily affects Ftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0082?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0082 published?
- CVE-1999-0082 was published on 1988-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ftp:ftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ftpcd:ftpcd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Ftp
- CVE-1999-0201 — Medium (CVSS 6.4): A quote cwd command on FTP servers can reveal the full path of the home directory of the "ftp" user.