CVE-1999-0201
CVE-1999-0201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A quote cwd command on FTP servers can reveal the full path of the home directory of the "ftp" user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0201?
- A quote cwd command on FTP servers can reveal the full path of the home directory of the "ftp" user.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0201?
- CVE-1999-0201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0201 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0201?
- CVE-1999-0201 affects Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0201?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0201 published?
- CVE-1999-0201 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ftp:ftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Ftp
- CVE-1999-0082 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CWD ~root command in ftpd allows root access.