How severe is CVE-1999-1236?

CVE-1999-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1236?

CVE-1999-1236 primarily affects True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1236?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1236 published?

CVE-1999-1236 was published on 1999-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1236

CVE-1999-1236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server
Published: 1999-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 stores passwords in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by extracting the passwords from msgboxes.dbf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1236?: Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 stores passwords in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by extracting the passwords from msgboxes.dbf.
How severe is CVE-1999-1236?: CVE-1999-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1236?: CVE-1999-1236 primarily affects True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1236?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1236 published?: CVE-1999-1236 was published on 1999-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:true_north:internet_anywhere_mail_server:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:true_north:internet_anywhere_mail_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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