CVE-1999-1271

CVE-1999-1271 is a low-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Dreamweaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Macromedia Dreamweaver uses weak encryption to store FTP passwords, which could allow local users to easily decrypt the passwords of other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1271?
Macromedia Dreamweaver uses weak encryption to store FTP passwords, which could allow local users to easily decrypt the passwords of other users.
How severe is CVE-1999-1271?
CVE-1999-1271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1271 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1271?
CVE-1999-1271 affects Macromedia Dreamweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1271?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1271 published?
CVE-1999-1271 was published on 1998-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)