How severe is CVE-1999-1020?

CVE-1999-1020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1020?

CVE-1999-1020 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1020?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1020 published?

CVE-1999-1020 was published on 1998-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1020

CVE-1999-1020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 1998-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation of Novell Netware NDS 5.99 provides an unauthenticated client with Read access for the tree, which allows remote attackers to access sensitive information such as users, groups, and readable objects via CX.EXE and NLIST.EXE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1020?: The installation of Novell Netware NDS 5.99 provides an unauthenticated client with Read access for the tree, which allows remote attackers to access sensitive information such as users, groups, and readable objects via CX.EXE and NLIST.EXE.
How severe is CVE-1999-1020?: CVE-1999-1020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1020?: CVE-1999-1020 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1020 published?: CVE-1999-1020 was published on 1998-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:4.11:sp5b:*:*:*:*:*:*

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