CVE-1999-1275

CVE-1999-1275 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Cc Mail 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

Description

Lotus cc:Mail release 8 stores the postoffice password in plaintext in a hidden file which has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1275?
Lotus cc:Mail release 8 stores the postoffice password in plaintext in a hidden file which has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1275?
CVE-1999-1275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1275 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1275?
CVE-1999-1275 affects Ibm Lotus Cc Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1275?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1275 published?
CVE-1999-1275 was published on 1997-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)