CVE-1999-0551
CVE-1999-0551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openmail 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: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Openmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HP OpenMail can be misconfigured to allow users to run arbitrary commands using malicious print requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0551?
- HP OpenMail can be misconfigured to allow users to run arbitrary commands using malicious print requests.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0551?
- CVE-1999-0551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0551 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0551?
- CVE-1999-0551 primarily affects Hp Openmail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0551?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0551 published?
- CVE-1999-0551 was published on 1998-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openmail:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openmail:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openmail:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*