How severe is CVE-1999-1281?

CVE-1999-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1281?

CVE-1999-1281 affects Winddance Networks Corporation Breeze Network Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1281?

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

When was CVE-1999-1281 published?

CVE-1999-1281 was published on 1998-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1281

CVE-1999-1281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winddance Networks Corporation Breeze Network Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Winddance Networks Corporation Breeze Network Server
Published: 1998-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Development version of Breeze Network Server allows remote attackers to cause the system to reboot by accessing the configbreeze CGI program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1281?: Development version of Breeze Network Server allows remote attackers to cause the system to reboot by accessing the configbreeze CGI program.
How severe is CVE-1999-1281?: CVE-1999-1281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1281?: CVE-1999-1281 affects Winddance Networks Corporation Breeze Network Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1281 published?: CVE-1999-1281 was published on 1998-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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