How severe is CVE-1999-1078?

CVE-1999-1078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1078?

CVE-1999-1078 affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1078?

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-1999-1078 published?

CVE-1999-1078 was published on 1999-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1078

CVE-1999-1078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Pro 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Pro
Published: 1999-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WS_FTP Pro 6.0 uses weak encryption for passwords in its initialization files, which allows remote attackers to easily decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1078?: WS_FTP Pro 6.0 uses weak encryption for passwords in its initialization files, which allows remote attackers to easily decrypt the passwords and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1078?: CVE-1999-1078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1078?: CVE-1999-1078 affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1078?: 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-1999-1078 published?: CVE-1999-1078 was published on 1999-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_pro:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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