How severe is CVE-1999-1282?

CVE-1999-1282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1282?

CVE-1999-1282 affects Realnetworks Realsystem G2 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1282?

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

When was CVE-1999-1282 published?

CVE-1999-1282 was published on 1998-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1282

CVE-1999-1282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realsystem G2 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: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realsystem G2 Server
Published: 1998-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RealSystem G2 server stores the administrator password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1282?: RealSystem G2 server stores the administrator password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1282?: CVE-1999-1282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1282?: CVE-1999-1282 affects Realnetworks Realsystem G2 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1282 published?: CVE-1999-1282 was published on 1998-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realsystem_g2_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*