CVE-1999-1400

CVE-1999-1400 is a low-severity vulnerability in The Economist The Economist 1999 Screen Saver 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

The Economist screen saver 1999 with the "Password Protected" option enabled allows users with physical access to the machine to bypass the screen saver and read files by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1400?
The Economist screen saver 1999 with the "Password Protected" option enabled allows users with physical access to the machine to bypass the screen saver and read files by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked.
How severe is CVE-1999-1400?
CVE-1999-1400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1400 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1400?
CVE-1999-1400 affects The Economist The Economist 1999 Screen Saver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1400?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1400 published?
CVE-1999-1400 was published on 1999-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)