CVE-1999-1369
CVE-1999-1369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realserver 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% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Realnetworks Realserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Real Media RealServer (rmserver) 6.0.3.353 stores a password in plaintext in the world-readable rmserver.cfg file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1369?
- Real Media RealServer (rmserver) 6.0.3.353 stores a password in plaintext in the world-readable rmserver.cfg file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1369?
- CVE-1999-1369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1369 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1369?
- CVE-1999-1369 affects Realnetworks Realserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1369?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1369 published?
- CVE-1999-1369 was published on 1999-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:6.0.3.353:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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