How severe is CVE-1999-0950?

CVE-1999-0950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0950?

CVE-1999-0950 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0950?

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-1999-0950 published?

CVE-1999-0950 was published on 1999-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0950

CVE-1999-0950 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Texas Imperial Software Wftpd 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Texas Imperial Software Wftpd
Published: 1999-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0950?: Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.
How severe is CVE-1999-0950?: CVE-1999-0950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0950?: CVE-1999-0950 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0950?: 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-1999-0950 published?: CVE-1999-0950 was published on 1999-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/747

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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