CVE-1999-0953
CVE-1999-0953 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Matt Wright Wwwboard 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: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Matt Wright Wwwboard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that is under the web root and thus accessible by remote attackers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0953?
- WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that is under the web root and thus accessible by remote attackers.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0953?
- CVE-1999-0953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0953 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0953?
- CVE-1999-0953 affects Matt Wright Wwwboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0953?
- 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-1999-0953 published?
- CVE-1999-0953 was published on 1999-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:wwwboard:2.0_alpha_2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Matt Wright Wwwboard
- CVE-1999-0954 — High (CVSS 7.5): WWWBoard has a default username and default password.
- CVE-1999-0930 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): wwwboard allows a remote attacker to delete message board articles via a malformed argument.