CVE-1999-0508
CVE-1999-0508 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An account on a router, firewall, or other network device has a default, null, blank, or missing password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0508?
- An account on a router, firewall, or other network device has a default, null, blank, or missing password.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0508?
- CVE-1999-0508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0508?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0508 published?
- CVE-1999-0508 was published on 1998-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.