CVE-1999-0356
CVE-1999-0356 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
ControlIT v4.5 and earlier uses weak encryption to store usernames and passwords in an address book.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0356?
- ControlIT v4.5 and earlier uses weak encryption to store usernames and passwords in an address book.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0356?
- CVE-1999-0356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0356 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0356?
- 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-1999-0356 published?
- CVE-1999-0356 was published on 1999-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.