CVE-1999-0554
CVE-1999-0554 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NFS exports system-critical data to the world, e.g. / or a password file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0554?
- NFS exports system-critical data to the world, e.g. / or a password file.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0554?
- CVE-1999-0554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0554 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0554?
- 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-1999-0554 published?
- CVE-1999-0554 was published on 1999-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.